coordination. High levels of different coordination abilities are very important in wrestling. Most successful competitors have versatile technique, and are able to make use of their skill in various situations during competition. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of movement coordination with relation to a training stage (age categories) as well as determining the dominant direction of rotation. The Starosta Global Movement Coordination Test was used. The wrestlers of the national team were subject to the investigation: the group consisted of 227 male, elite wrestlers, both free and classic styles cadets, juniors and seniors. The investigation was carried out twice, but always in the preparation period. Results: 1. Classic style and free style juniors showed the highest level of movement coordination, 810.25o and 746o respectively. The cadets (classic style) and seniors (free style) achieved the lowest levels. 2. Most wrestlers, except cadets, showed a decrease in performance during the second investigation. 3. Rotation to the left was predominant in tested wrestlers, however in the classic style wrestlers the differences were not statistically significant, while in free style juniors and cadets, the differences were significant.
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