Method for improving prick accuracy in young fencers

Aim. The article deals with justifying the application of the method for improving prick accuracy in young fencers during their technical and tactical preparation. Materials and methods. 30 beginners in fencing aged 8-9 participated in the pedagogical experiment. The experiment consisted of recording video and making graphical notes about the preferable actions of each athlete. Using special protocols, we registered the data obtained from video recordings where the pricks were regarded as a result of the attack actions described with special symbols. Results. The attack and counter-attack actions registered in 2017-2018, as well as their efficiency, significantly increased. This proves the increased rationality of the actions for preparing attacks and counter-attacks as their efficiency increased with a minimum volume. We revealed that there were statistically significant changes (p