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| Author(s): |
Ferreira Gomes, Fabio Rodrigo
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Bastos, Flavio Henrique
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Meira, Jr., Cassio de Miranda
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de Oliveira Neiva, Jaqueline Freitas
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Tani, Go
Total Authors: 5
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES; v. 35, n. 6, p. 572-578, 2017. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 2 |
| Abstract | |
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different types of practice on learning the o soto gari, focusing on the kuzushi (unbalancing the opponent). A total of 64 children (mean age 9.19 +/- 1.41 years) were assigned to one of four groups: (1) static traditional practice, i.e., uchikomi - repetition of the moving pattern that characterises the technique up to the point of throwing; (2) in motion traditional practice - uchikomi with the tori (player executing the technique) moving/walking; (3) whole practice with pre-kuzushi - full technique with a preparatory component for kuzushi; (4) progressive parts practice with pre-kuzushi -progressively introducing kuzushi, tsukuri (set-up to execute the technique) and kake (final part of the technique; projection) with pre-kuzushi. Pre-test, acquisition, post-test and retention test were carried out. Movements were video recorded and analysed regarding three aspects: global technique of the tori, occurrence of a movement pattern performed by the tori to unbalance the uke (player receiving the ``attack{''}), and occurrence of actual unbalance (kuzushi). Results showed no significant differences between-groups. However, different within-groups improvements suggest that using a uchikomi with pre-kuzushi can help learners deal with the motor actions of pulling and pushing in order to unbalance the opponent. (AU) | |