Physical training as a factor in improving the technique of reverse knife throwing

Abstract

In recent years, knife throwing has become widely recognized and an increasing number of people are involved in this sport, both at the amateur and professional levels. Interest in this sport is stimulated by its accessibility and lack of age limits. Due to, but not limited to, the relative simplicity of the equipment, the versatility of throwing equipment and throwing techniques, it is possible to practice this spectacular sport in a variety of conditions (of course, with strict observance of safety regulations during classes and competitions). Knife throwing is enjoyed by people with disabilities, children and older people. Athletes from other sports often come to knife throwing after completing their sports career, as knife throwing can be practiced for a lifetime. And the most attractive thing about this sport is that the participant sees the result of his physical, psychological and technical fitness immediately during the lesson. At the time of writing this article, sports knife throwing is practiced in 75 regions of Russia, and more than 400 throwing athletes from more than 60 regions of Russia have already participated in the Russian Knife Throwing Championships and championships (from 09/26/2024 to 09/29/2024 in St. Petersburg). Athletic knife throwing is a discipline in which participants compete in throwing a knife at a target at different distances, where the participant's skill is assessed by the accuracy of throwing a knife at a target. The accuracy of the throw is estimated in points that are applied to the target at which the knife is thrown. According to the number of points scored, subject to the Rules of the sport (as of the date of writing, Rules No. 882 of 08.26.2024 apply), the athlete's qualifications are determined and sports grades are awarded. In this paper, we consider the physical training of young throwers in the discipline "sports knife throwing" using reverse throwing techniques, since this technique is registered and reverse throwing techniques are used to begin training in sports schools of throwing in our country. The article presents the results of our own research with the participation of 20 throwing athletes, girls aged 14-15. Exercises have been developed to increase their physical fitness, taking into account age and development, and the exercises have been introduced into the educational and training process.