METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF USING THE “PILLA” DUMMY AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN DEVELOPING PHYSICAL QUALITIES

Abstract

The “PILLA” dummy is a special training device designed to simultaneously develop technical-tactical and physical preparedness among belt wrestlers. The primary goal of its creation is to provide athletes with the opportunity to learn and improve complex technical elements—particularly techniques of throwing an opponent over the chest or waist—under safe, controlled, and repeatable conditions. The dummy serves as an intermediate training tool in the preparatory phase, reducing injury risks, enhancing training efficiency, and ensuring qualitative automation of technical elements. Moreover, it facilitates repeated testing and refinement of technical-tactical strategies during the competition preparation stage.