Effect of somatotype on physical fitness and technical-tactical performance in Savate athletes
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https://doi.org/10.15561/26649837.2025.0404Keywords:
training process, physical fitness, technical- tactical effectiveness, somatotype, combat sports, individualizationAbstract
Background and Study Aim. Individualized training programs based on morphological characteristics are increasingly applied in combat sports. However, the influence of somatotype-specific training on physical and technical-tactical performance in French boxing Savate has not yet been analyzed in detail.The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of athletes’ somatotype on physical fitness and technical-tactical effectiveness. Materials and Methods. Twenty-four male athletes aged 15–17 were divided into three somatotype groups: ectomorphs, mesomorphs, and endomorphs (n = 8 per group). Over a 12-week period, each group followed a training program adapted to their somatotype. Performance was assessed using the Punch Power Test, Footwork Test, and expert ratings of punch accuracy, combination rate, and tactical literacy. Results. The ectomorph group showed a 21% increase in punch power. The mesomorph group improved in punch accuracy (+13%) and punch power (+18%). The endomorph group demonstrated the greatest gains in endurance (Footwork Test: +16%), tactical effectiveness (+12%), and combination execution (+23%). Statistically significant differences were observed between the groups (p < 0.05). Conclusions. Somatotype has a measurable impact on the development of physical and technical-tactical performance. Individualized training programs based on somatotype enhance training outcomes and are recommended for implementation in sports schools and boxing academies.References
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