Over the past fifty years there has been considerable development in motion analysis
systems and in computer simulation modelling of sports movements while the relevance and …

The sport of gymnastics is undergoing a global examination of its culture and the
relationship between the gymnast, coach and environment is a central focus. The aim of this …

This study determined the effects of simulated technique manipulations on early
acceleration performance. A planar seven-segment angle-driven model was developed and …

The identification of optimum technique for maximal effort sporting tasks is one of the
greatest challenges within sports biomechanics. A theoretical approach using forward …

To reduce the effects of skin movement artefacts and apparent joint dislocations in the
kinematics of whole body movement derived from marker locations, global optimisation …

In the takeoff and early flight phase of a twisting somersault, joint coordination is based on
feed-forward control whereas in the late stages of the flight phase configuration adjustments …

The upstart is a fundamental skill in gymnastics where it is used to transfer a gymnast from a
swing beneath the bar to a position above the bar. The aim of this study was to optimize the …

Mathematical modelling using rigid bodies and elastic structures to represent body
segments is explained together with various ways of representing the force-generating …

In men's artistic gymnastics the triple straight somersault dismount from the high bar has yet
to be performed in competition. The present study used a simulation model of a gymnast and …

Abstract Current theories, like Ecological Dynamics, propose that inter-trial movement
variability is functional when acquiring or refining movement coordination. Here, we …