Method of complicating ideomotor representations when selecting and applying actions in the preparation of qualified sublists

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Dr. Hab., Associate Professor L.G. Ryzhkova1
Postgraduate student Zheng Wenqiang1
1The Russian University of Sport «GTSOLIFK», Moscow

Objective of the study is to justify the need to use the method of complicating ideomotor representations in training highly skilled sabre fencers based on a synthesis of Russian theory and international data.
Methods and structure of the study. An analysis of 42 scientific and methodological sources for 2000-2024 from the LIBRARY.ru, Scopus and PubMed databases was conducted, including the works of domestic fencing specialists, as well as studies by foreign authors. Content analysis, comparative analysis and theoretical modelling methods were used.
Results and conclusions. It has been established that ideomotor training statistically significantly increases the technical and tactical reliability, anticipation and mental self-regulation of sabre fencers. A model of ideomotor training has been developed that integrates the Russian concept of special methods of technical and tactical improvement (preliminary modelling of given situations, serial combat, complication of ideomotor representations when choosing actions with anticipation of distance characteristics of weapon interactions) and the principles of functional equivalence of the PETTLEP model.
The complication of ideomotor representations ensures the development of cognitive flexibility, operational thinking and creative tactical behaviour of sabre fencers through four interrelated methods: a) preliminary modelling of a probable sequence of actions in combat; b) construction of multi-level solutions through the ‘if-then’ system; c) independent choice with verbal setting; d) anticipation of distance and momentary characteristics of weapon interactions.

Keywords: sabre fencing, ideomotor representations, technical and tactical improvement, cognitive training, anticipation, psychoregulation.

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