FIGHTING A SHADOW AS THE HIGHEST FORM OF TRAINING: DEVELOPING TECHNIQUE AND IMAGINATION IN THE SYSTEM OF STUDENT BOXING IN THE 21S...
Annotation
The article presents a theoretical and methodological justification for shadow boxing as a comprehensive training tool in student boxing. The author’s position is to view this practice not only as an element of warm‑up, but also as an independent method that integrates the development of technical skills, biomechanical efficiency, and cognitive‑psychological qualities. Special emphasis is placed on the neurophysiological mechanisms of motor imagination and the role of mental simulation in the formation of tactical thinking and self‑regulation. The relevance of the study is due to the need to i...