Abstract This study aimed to analyze certain kinematic variables of defensive forms and the simple riposte in foil fencing, and to examine their effect on target accuracy. The sample included eight fencers from the Jordanian national team (4 males and 4 females) with an average age of 16.87 years and a standard deviation of 2.53. Contemplas Motion Analysis Software supported by two Vicon Motus 10 cameras was used to extract the kinematic variables, in addition to a device for recording touches in fencing.
Descriptive statistics and Spearman’s correlation coefficient were applied to analyze the relationship between some variables and accuracy, along with one-way repeated measures ANOVA. The results showed that the players had a short choice reaction time, with the fastest defensive reaction being the diagonal defense, with a mean of 0.30 seconds, while the horizontal defense was the fastest in achieving a correct touch with the same mean of 0.30 seconds.
The findings also indicated that the fencers who recorded the shortest times in defensive movements and simple riposte were ranked after the horizontal and circular defenses, while the increase in linear speed in the simple riposte following the semi-circular defense was associated with greater target accuracy. Moreover, the percentage of correct touches for each defensive form was close and did not exceed 50% of the total touches. It was also observed that the rate of change in angular velocity of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints was consistent with the requirements of skillful performance.
The researchers recommend focusing on improving simple and choice reaction times through training that simulates actual competition, in addition to training programs that enhance sensory and perceptual processes, which play an important role in fencers’ performance. They also suggest implementing intensive arm exercises to improve the time of defensive and simple riposte movements, as well as developing specific programs to increase target accuracy after executing different defensive forms.
Hussein, L. A., & KILANI, H. (2025). Kinematic analysis of defense and simple countermeasures in al-Fuluri weapon and its interest in the precision of hitting the target. The Scientific Journal of Sport Science & Arts, 82(2), 120-134. doi: 10.21608/ijssaa.2025.450180
MLA
Leena Ali Hussein; HASHEM KILANI. "Kinematic analysis of defense and simple countermeasures in al-Fuluri weapon and its interest in the precision of hitting the target", The Scientific Journal of Sport Science & Arts, 82, 2, 2025, 120-134. doi: 10.21608/ijssaa.2025.450180
HARVARD
Hussein, L. A., KILANI, H. (2025). 'Kinematic analysis of defense and simple countermeasures in al-Fuluri weapon and its interest in the precision of hitting the target', The Scientific Journal of Sport Science & Arts, 82(2), pp. 120-134. doi: 10.21608/ijssaa.2025.450180
VANCOUVER
Hussein, L. A., KILANI, H. Kinematic analysis of defense and simple countermeasures in al-Fuluri weapon and its interest in the precision of hitting the target. The Scientific Journal of Sport Science & Arts, 2025; 82(2): 120-134. doi: 10.21608/ijssaa.2025.450180
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