Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports, cilt.9, sa.4, ss.29-37, 2020 (Hakemli Dergi)
Fencing is a quite popular combatitive sport
and applied in 3 different branches. In order
to be successful in fencing, it is important
to have advanced technical and tactical
skills as well as many physical performance
parameters. The aim of this study was
determine and compare the body
composition, speed, balance and flexibility
of foil and sabre fencers. 24 foil and 29
sabre fencers included in the study. After
body composition measurements, 30 m
speed test, sit and reach test, and Y balance
test were applied to all participants. There
were no statistically differences between
body compositions, 30 m speed test and
balance test scores of the two groups.
Howewer, sit and reach test scores were
better in foil fencers compared to sabre
fencers (p<.001). Foil plays at a lower
tempo than sabre therefore fencers
generally have longer lunge in foil. The
specific trainings of foil especially for
lunge may caused better flexibility levels
for the foil fencers. Consequently, these
parameters need to be developed in order to
increase the competition performance in
both branches of fencing.