Relation Between Reaction Time and Movement Time in College Wrestlers

Whitley, Jim D.

doi:10.2466/pms.74.1.171-176

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“…A previous study reported that collegiate wrestlers with a shorter movement time using the double-leg attack had a higher win-loss percentage during matches (Whitley and Montano, 1992 ), which is inconsistent with the lack of group differences in movement duration in the present study. This might be due to the different competency levels of the participants in either study.…”

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“…Once in position, the attacker drives their upper body into the opponent's abdomen and grabs the back of the knees while pulling the opponent to the ground (Mysnyk et al, 1994 ) (see Movie S1 ). The movement time of leg attack significantly correlated with the win-loss record in collegiate wrestlers (Whitley and Montano, 1992 ). These findings share similarity with the attack movements in Fencing, with higher peak forward center of mass (COM) velocity, horizontal peak ground reaction force (GRF), joint kinematics (range of motion), and joint kinetics (hip and knee torque) measured in more effective attacks that were completed by international level than collegiate level fencers (Guan et al, 2018 ).…”

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Whole-Body Mechanics of Double-Leg Attack in Elite and Non-elite Male Freestyle Wrestlers

Yamashita¹,

Arakawa²,

Wada³

et al. 2020

Front. Sports Act. Living

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This study examined the movement characteristics of the double-leg attack in elite and non-elite wrestlers. Twenty light-weight male wrestlers were divided by skill level: Elite group ( n = 11) who participated in international-level competitions and Non-Elite group ( n = 9) consisting of college-level wrestlers. Each wrestler performed the double-leg attacks against a defender. Three-dimensional coordinates of anatomical landmarks and the ground reaction force (GRF) of the trailing limb were analyzed. The forward velocity and displacement of the whole-body center of mass (COM) and the 7th cervical spine (C7), which represents the upper body, were calculated. Additionally, joint torques were calculated by a standard inverse dynamics method. No significant differences were observed between groups for movement duration and the C7 forward displacement, which relates to the interpersonal distance. Still, they were significantly correlated in the non-elite wrestlers, as well as in all wrestlers ( r = 0.78, p < 0.05 and r = 0.65, p < 0.01, respectively). While there were no group differences in joint angles at both limbs and torques at the trailing limb, the time-to-peak resultant GRF was shorter, and peak resultant GRF was greater at the trailing limb in the elite wrestlers compared to that in the non-elite wrestlers ( p < 0.05). There were no group differences in peak forward velocity of the COM and the C7. However, the C7 forward velocity at 0.20, 0.25, and 0.30 s and the C7 forward displacement at 0.35 s after the start of the attack was significantly greater in the elite wrestlers compared to that in the non-elite wrestlers ( p < 0.05). This disparity in the C7 forward velocity made a positive contribution in forward displacement by 0.08 m at 0.35 s. Thus, during a double-leg attack, elite wrestlers quickly move their upper body forward while rapidly pushing-off the trailing foot reaching the defender's legs in advance of defensive actions, irrespective of the interpersonal distance. These characteristics may improve the success rate of the double-leg attack.

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Whole-Body Mechanics of Double-Leg Attack in Elite and Non-elite Male Freestyle Wrestlers

Yamashita¹,

Arakawa²,

Wada³

et al. 2020

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“…However, attempts to identify success factors in wrestlers do not provide clear conclusions. , Mirzael et al (2011), and Whitley and Montano (1992) pointed to quick reaction as a significant success factor. However, this claim was not borne out by Kroll (1958).…”

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“…An important factor in determining performance is a wrestler's quick reaction time (RT). Fast reactions enable wrestlers to fight more effectively by implementing adequate technical and tactical actions as well as anticipating opponents' moves (Gierczuk, Bujak, Rowin´ski, & Dmitriyev, 2012;Mirzael et al, 2011;Whitley & Montano, 1992).…”

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“…Most investigations regarding wrestlers' RT have focused on performance (match result) of competitors Kroll, 1958;Mirzael et al, 2011), weight class (Rashid, Nejad, Khodayari, & Mohammadi, 2012;Singer & Weiss, 1968), the type of match (Gierczuk, 2008;Mirzael, Curby, Barbas, & Lofti, 2013), and physiological factors (Cankaya, 2012). MT, which is the other component of quick reaction, has not been analyzed as thoroughly, despite its correlation with performance being stronger than the correlation of RT with performance (Whitley & Montano, 1992).…”

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Speed of Reaction and Fighting Effectiveness in Elite Greco-Roman Wrestlers

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The purpose of the study was to determine the changes in simple reaction time and to define correlations between simple reaction time and technical and tactical actions performed by elite Greco-Roman wrestlers during a match. Twenty Greco-Roman wrestlers (M age = 19.5 years, SD = 1.8) from the Wrestling Sports Centre in Radom participated in the study. Simple reaction time (including reaction time and movement time) before a match and after the first, the second, and the third round was analyzed. The wrestlers' reaction time and movement time changed in the course of performance. Wrestlers with higher sports achievements demonstrated a smaller decrement in simple reaction time and performed more technical and tactical actions during a match. The strongest correlations were observed between both reaction time and movement time and the number of technical and tactical actions performed during the last round. Quick reaction was a significant factor in determining the match outcome, which is revealed at submaximal intensity of the effort during a match.

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Identification of success factors in elite wrestlers—An exploratory study

2021

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Identification of success factors in wrestling as well as establishing their hierarchy are crucial from a cognitive and practical standpoint. It may provide a lot of practical recommendations related to wrestling-specific training. The aim of this study was to identify and establish the hierarchy of success factors in wrestling regardless of a fighting style and weight class. This study included 168 elite male freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers. They were divided into two groups: athletes who won medals (successful wrestlers) in high-rank competitions (Polish Championships or higher) and those who did not win any medals (less successful wrestlers) in those competitions. The following elements were assessed: anthropological measurements, body composition, dynamic strength, strength endurance, agility, special endurance, wrestling-specific fitness, response time, technical wrestling skills and anaerobic capacity. For initial data analysis, one-way ANOVA (α = 0.005) was used. Random Forests classifier was employed to identify success factors and to determine the importance of each of these factors in terms of sports performance. Seven key success factors were identified: anaerobic power, strength endurance, response time, special endurance, wrestling-specific fitness and technical wrestling skills performed in a horizontal position. Random Forests turned out to be an effective method of modelling success in wrestling (compared to SVM and KNN, which were also used in the study). These findings suggest that wrestling-specific training can be effectively monitored by controlling several vital indicators of athletes’ preparedness: anaerobic power, strength endurance, response time, special endurance, wrestling-specific fitness and technical wrestling skills (the performance of reverse waistlock from a standing position and trunk grip gut wrench assessed by experts).

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Relation Between Reaction Time and Movement Time in College Wrestlers

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Whole-Body Mechanics of Double-Leg Attack in Elite and Non-elite Male Freestyle Wrestlers

Whole-Body Mechanics of Double-Leg Attack in Elite and Non-elite Male Freestyle Wrestlers

Speed of Reaction and Fighting Effectiveness in Elite Greco-Roman Wrestlers

Identification of success factors in elite wrestlers—An exploratory study

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