Analysis of the features and patterns of refereeing sports duels in taekwondo

the recognition in Russia in 2013 of the new sport of taekwondo by the International Taekwondo Federation determines the relevance of developing a methodology for the technical and tactical training of highly qualified athletes. The lack of scientific and methodological materials for the training of athletes of the highest sports skills makes it difficult for them to achieve competitive advantages in international competitions. The purpose of the study was to analyze the behavioral characteristics of referees at competitions and to find features and patterns for using these data in the development of training methods for specialized athletes. A survey (questionnaire) and interviewing of the judicial corps at the Russian Taekwondo championships were conducted. A pattern of referees' scores has been revealed, indicating that referees do not decide with equal confidence to award points for every action. More often, punches that are delivered in attack with a series of punches, a direct forefoot kick in defense, and a combination of forefoot kicks in attack are counted. The referees consider these technical actions to be the most rational, since they are the ones that are performed successfully, unlike other technical actions in a competitive match. The results of the interview showed that the referees' assessment of specific technical actions is because the rules regulate only accurate strikes that have reached the target with the correct area of application. Based on the conducted research, recommendations have been developed on the methodology of technical and tactical training of athletes in taekwondo. There are certain technical actions that need to be paid close attention to in the technical and tactical training of taekwondo athletes. Their use in a duel allows an athlete to achieve a competitive advantage in the form of causing damage to an opponent, and these actions are the most rational from the point of view of the referees.

taekwondo, refereeing, opponents, rules, duel, tactics, preparation