<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Introduction. The aim of this study was to characterise the whole body dynamics and upper and lower joint kinematics during two common fencing steps: the lunge and the fleche. Material and methods. Two male competitive epee fencers were studied. Kinematics data were collected at 120 Hz (BTS Smart system) and ground reaction forces were measured at 120 Hz (Kistler platform). The resultant centre of gravity and end segment velocities were calculated. Temporal events were referenced to the horizontal ground reaction force. Time domain linear joint velocities were extracted. Results. At the whole-body level, the resultant centre of gravity velocity was higher during the fleche (2.64 and 2.89 m/s) than during the lunge (1.94 and 2.21 m/s). At the joint level, the wrist and elbow attained their peak velocities earlier than the proximal joint for both the lunge and the fleche for both athletes. Conclusions. The sequence of peak segmental velocities followed a distal to proximal sequence for both fencing steps.</p></abstract>

Introduction. The aim of this study was to characterise the whole body dynamics and upper and lower joint kinematics during two common fencing steps: the lunge and the fleche. Material and methods. Two male competitive epee fencers were studied. Kinematics data were collected at 120 Hz (BTS Smart system) and ground reaction forces were measured at 120 Hz (Kistler platform). The resultant centre of gravity and end segment velocities were calculated. Temporal events were referenced to the horizontal ground reaction force. Time domain linear joint velocities were extracted. Results. At the whole-body level, the resultant centre of gravity velocity was higher during the fleche (2.64 and 2.89 m/s) than during the lunge (1.94 and 2.21 m/s). At the joint level, the wrist and elbow attained their peak velocities earlier than the proximal joint for both the lunge and the fleche for both athletes. Conclusions. The sequence of peak segmental velocities followed a distal to proximal sequence for both fencing steps.

Original research papers. Kinematic Characterisation of the Lunge and the Fleche in Epee Fencing: Two Case Studies

University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Biomechanics,

University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Biomechanics, 35 I.J. Paderewski Ave., 51-612 Wrocław,

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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Introduction. The aim of this study was to characterise the whole body dynamics and upper and lower joint kinematics during two common fencing steps: the lunge...

Original research papers. Kinematic Characterisation of the Lunge and the Fleche in Epee Fencing: Two Case Studies

Published Online: Feb 17, 2017

Page range: 181 - 185

Received: Oct 03, 2016

Accepted: Nov 03, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pjst-2016-0023

Keywords
lunge, fleche, sports technique, fencing

© by Alicja Rutkowska-Kucharska

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Original research papers. Kinematic Characterisation of the Lunge and the Fleche in Epee Fencing: Two Case Studies

Published Online: Feb 17, 2017

Page range: 181 - 185

Received: Oct 03, 2016

Accepted: Nov 03, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pjst-2016-0023

Keywordslunge, fleche, sports technique, fencing

© by Alicja Rutkowska-Kucharska

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
lunge, fleche, sports technique, fencing