The Effects of Biofeedback on Performance and Technique of the Boxing Jab

Abstract

A growing body of research has addressed the application of movement-based biofeedback techniques for improving sports performers’ gross motor skills. Unlike in previous research, we aimed in this study to quantify the effects of this “external” biofeedback on selected performance and technique variables for the boxing jab among both novices and experts. The technical setup included two inertial measurement units linked wirelessly to a video game system with audio output. The units were configured to provide auditory external biofeedback, based on the peak acceleration of the bag (i.e., biofeedback with an external attentional focus). Sixteen participants (8 novices and 8 experts) performed boxing jabs against the bag in blocked phases of biofeedback. When compared to baseline, the acute effects of externally focused biofeedback on peak bag acceleration were possibly positive in both retention phases for novices (d = 0.29; d = 0.41) and likely positive for experts (d = 0.41; d = 0.30), respectively. The experts’ performance improvements were accompanied by substantive increases in trunk rotation, though this was not true for the novices. Thus, technique improvements can be promoted indirectly via externally focused biofeedback, but only when these actions are within the performers’ motor repertoire. Overall, biofeedback via inertial sensors appears to be a potent technique for modifying human movement patterns in both experts and novices. This low-cost technology could be used to support training across sports, rehabilitation and human-computer interactions.

Using an artificial neural network to develop an optimal model of straight punch in boxing and training in punch techniques based on this model and real-time feedback

“…That is, the runners’ running technique improved significantly. In the work [ 11 ], a study was carried out of the influence of biofeedback on the performance and technique of boxing jab. Sixteen participants (8 novices and 8 experts) performed boxing jabs against the bag in blocked phases of biofeedback.…”

“…When compared to baseline, the acute effects of externally focused biofeedback on peak bag acceleration were possibly positive in both retention phases for novices (d = 0.29; d = 0.41) and likely positive for experts (d = 0.41; d = 0.30), respectively. In [ 11 ], the feedback was carried out using an audio signal, the volume of which correlated with the peak value of the acceleration of the boxing bag. That is, in this work there was no comparison with the model of the punch technique.…”

“…The fact that biofeedback can be effective for training the technique of punching boxers is shown in [ 11 ], where it is said that biofeedback via inertial sensors appears to be a potential technique for modifying human movement patterns in both experts and novices. This low-cost technology could be used to support training across sports, rehabilitation and human-computer interactions.…”

Peculiarities of the competitive activity of taekwondo players aged 12-13 years before and after the changes in the rules

“…The stage of specialized basic training plays an important role in the long-term training of taekwondo players. At this stage, comprehensive prerequisites for specialized training are created, which ensures a sufficient level of sportsmanship in competitive matches [5,11,[16][17][18].…”

Effect of Different Jab Techniques on Peak Activation of Upper-Body Muscles in Youth Boxers

“…The jab can be executed using different techniques, such as the long-range (i.e., with step) and the medium-range (i.e., without step) jab (Wigle et al, 2014), aimed at different target areas: long-range jab targeting head, long-range jab targeting body, medium-range jab targeting head and medium-range jab targeting body. However, it is not clear which jab technique recruits which muscle in terms of peak muscle activation (Chen et al, 2021;Stanley, 2020;Walilko et al, 2005).…”