Author:Yen-Ni Wu ; Ping-Kun Chiu
Period/Date/Page:Vol. 22 No. 3 (2020 / 09 / 30) , P222 - 233
DOI:10.5297/ser.202009_22(3).0003
Abstract:The purpose of this study was to compare the technical differences of taekwondo Kyorugi between gold medalists and Taiwanese players at the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade. This study conducted case studies of taekwondo matches between gold medalists and Taiwanese players at the 2017 Summer Universiade. By applying triangulation method with the related researches, video contents, and interviews with the coaches, this study presented the patterns of gained and lost scores with descriptive statistics and frequency distribution to compare the differences between players. The results showed that: (1) Gold medalists focused on roundhouse kicks to score, while Taiwanese players varied in diverse attack techniques. (2) The highest three patterns of gained and lost scores of gold medalists are composed of roundhouse kick, and the lost players could not effectively dodge the attacks from the gold medalists. (3) Taiwanese players tend to do the counter attacks after inducing the opponents to attack first. (4) The combinations of linear attacks like side kick and axe kick scores were zero. We conclude that: (1) Mono attack skill with excellent timing surpasses the versatility of attack techniques. (2) Gold medalists should have good timing and possess better agility over other players. (3) By reducing the probing movements and introducing more direct score techniques, Taiwanese players might defer physical decline and promote scoring performance at the same time. (4) It is more difficult to score with the combinations of linear attacks like side kick and axe kick, and it can be a consideration for tactics.
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