Improving the skating technique of highly qualified hockey players: development and evaluation of the effectiveness of a specialized training complex

this study is devoted to the development and experimental verification of the effectiveness of a training complex aimed at improving the skating technique of professional hockey players. The relevance of the work is due to the increasing demands of modern hockey on the technical skills of players, where the key indicators are speed, maneuverability and economy of movements. The study involved 20 highly qualified hockey players (aged 19-24 years), who were divided into a control and experimental group of 10 people each. The methodological basis of the study included: an 8-week pedagogical experiment, testing using standardized methods (30 m run, 5x54 m shuttle run, passing a small eight), visual expert assessment of skating technique on a 5-point scale, as well as a questionnaire for the coaching staff. The experimental group performed a specially developed set of exercises, including three main blocks: practicing sliding on the outer edges of the skate, improving transitions from the front to the back, and developing maneuverable skating. The results of the study showed a statistically significant advantage of the experimental method. The greatest progress was recorded in the shuttle run indicators (improvement by 1.49 sec versus 0.57 sec in the control group) and visual assessment of technique (improvement by 41.4% versus 12.5%). An increase in starting speed by 5% and an increase in the stability of performing technical elements by 7% were also noted. The data obtained confirm the need for targeted work on skating technique even at the stage of high sportsmanship. The practical significance of the study lies in the development of specific methodological recommendations for organizing the training process, including: mandatory inclusion of specialized exercises 3-4 times a week, the use of objective technique control tools (including video filming), as well as individualization of the load taking into account the playing role of hockey players. The results of the study can be used in the practice of training professional hockey players and in the educational process of sports universities.

hockey, skating technique, highly skilled hockey players, skating biomechanics, pedagogical experiment, maneuverability, speed-strength training