Mental preparation and somatic recovery in the system of the competitive preparation of boxers aged 13-14

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Kardanov V.A.
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation (Moscow, Russia).
Email: VAKardanov@fa.ru

No. 11, pp. 34–36

Received: 08.09.2026 | Published: 23.10.2026

CC BY 4.0

Abstract

Objective of the study is to assess the influence of the developed methodology of mental preparation and express-recovery on the psycho-emotional state, the indicators of attention and the technical-tactical effectiveness of boxers aged 13-14 in the competitive period. Methods and structure of the study. The experimental work was carried out within the framework of two official tournaments of 2026: the Championship of the City of Moscow (09-15 March 2026) and the Championship of Russia (14-24 May 2026). 24 boxers took part in the study (age 13-14; qualification: 1st and 2nd youth ranks), divided into two homogeneous groups: experimental (EG, n=12) and control (CG, n=12). The distribution was carried out taking into account age, weight and level of sports mastery. Results and conclusions. The conducted study showed that the systematic application of the developed target complex (of mental training and express-recovery), consisting of interconnected blocks, in the competitive period substantially increases the general psychological stability of young boxers and improves the results of their performances at competitions. The conclusions of the research work confirm that the use of these means makes it possible to effectively manage pre-start states, to accelerate recovery processes and to minimise the negative influence of competitive stress, thereby ensuring the preservation of the high working capacity of boxers aged 13-14.

KEYWORDS

boxers aged 13-14, concentration of attention, mental training, pre-start state, psycho-emotional status, competitive period, youth boxing.

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