In the analysis of this sport, a total of 3 coaches participated, 1 male coach and 1 female coach from Italy, and 1 female coach from Serbia.
Average years of coaching experience: 5,7.
Coordination: 15% |
Speed reaction: 17% |
Agility: 12% |
Balance: 13% |
Flexibility: 8% |
Power: 18% |
Muscle Endurance: 17% |
Somatotype: Mesomorph |
Arms: 2x normal, 1x long. Torso: 2x normal, 1x not important. Legs: 1x normal, 1x long, 1x not important. |
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis of responses from 3 coaches, including 1 male coach and 2 female coaches from Italy and Serbia, with an average coaching experience of 5.7 years, it is concluded that the ideal somatotype for boxing is Mesomorph. The data reveals that power is the most critical attribute for success in this sport, accounting for 18% of the necessary skills. Speed reaction closely follows at 17%, while muscle endurance also plays a significant role at 17%. Coordination (15%), balance (13%), and agility (12%) are important but considered less critical, and flexibility is the least significant at 8%.
In terms of body proportions, two coaches indicated a preference for normal arms, while one coach favored long arms. For torso length, two coaches preferred a normal torso, while one coach deemed torso length not important. Regarding leg length, one coach preferred normal legs, one favored long legs, and one coach considered leg length not important.
Therefore, the ideal athlete for boxing is characterized by a mesomorphic physique with a strong emphasis on power, speed reaction, and muscle endurance, featuring a mix of normal and long proportions in arms and legs, tailored to meet the physical demands of this dynamic sport.