The Effect of Shadow Boxing Exercises in Developing the Right Straight Punch According to the Speed Variable for Female Boxers

Abstract

The research included an introduction and its importance, and the importance of the research was addressed, which lies in working on preparing special exercises according to the shadow boxing technique using some biomechanical indicators and harnessing them according to an accurate scientific program and trying to know their effect on the performance of the right straight punch in the boxing game. Thus the trainee reaches knowledge of where, when and how to use the skills she acquired and from which training method. Shadow boxing plays an important role in developing the technical performance of boxing by improving punching techniques in addition to the strength and speed of punches. Also, it is important in developing motor abilities such as coordination, balance and agility. In addition, the researcher analyzed the biomechanical indicators using the three-dimensional (3D) motor analysis method for the indicators.

As far as the research problem is concerned, and through the researcher's review of references and scientific sources in the field of boxing training, Boxing for women requires a type of special training as it is one of the violent games that may be a challenging point for women to practice. After reviewing and discussing with some trainers and trainees, the researchers believe that shadow boxing has an important role in raising the barrier of fear of the competitor. It gives more space to practice basic skill performance exercises and reach the stage of good mastery in the rings or real life. To remove the fallacy that many have against shadow boxing, it was necessary to emphasize practicing shadow boxing exercises as modern boxing references have indicated. Therefore, the researchers focus on the use of shadow boxing exercises, which ensure improving performances and the motor skills associated with some biomechanical variables to ensure that the player controls the technical and physical aspects to show the high technique of a set of skills that include straight right punches to be effective punches to win the fight. This can be considered as an initial point of guiding and training women's teams.

As for the research field, a sample of young female boxers under the age of (22) years, for the period from 8/29/2022 to 7/1/2024, at the boxing hall of Shahraban Sports Club  and the hall of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / University of Diyala. The researchers use the experimental method with a single-group design with two tests (pre-, post-) as it is the appropriate method to solve the research problem. The sample was chosen intentionally from the clubs of (Al-Adil Sports Club, Al-Amal Sports Club, Shahraban Sports Club) for the young women with a total of (20) boxers, under 22 years. The final research sample amounted to (8) boxers, represented Shahraban Club. The pre-tests were applied on 9-10/2023, while the post-tests were on 11-12/2023. The researcher s used the statistical program (SPSS) to extract the scientific foundations. The researchers concluded that Shadow Boxing training has a positive effect on the development of the right straight punch for the young women. It was also shown that Shadow Boxing training has a positive effect on some biomechanical indicators of punches. The researchers recommend studying the effect of Shadow Boxing training on the performance of female boxers in competitions