EFFECTS OF SEGMENTAL ROTATIONS ON VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ENERGIES DURING TAKE-OFF OF A LONG JUMP

Authors

Natsuki Sado, The University of TokyoFollow
Shinsuke YoshiokaFollow
Senshi FukashiroFollow

Category

Olympic

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This study aimed to reveal the effect of segmental rotation on the generation of vertical velocity and loss of horizontal velocity during take-off of a long jump. 3D motion capture system and force plates were used to capture the long jumps by nine male athletes with an approach running distance of approximately 20 m. Forward rotations of the shank and thigh of the stance leg increased vertical energy (E_vert) and decreased horizontal energy (E_hori); however, elevation of the free leg side of the pelvis increased E_vert (0.53 ± 0.16 J/kg), although pelvic elevation did not decrease E_hori (0.01 ± 0.02 J/kg). It was revealed that although shank and thigh movements involved the loss of horizontal velocity, elevation of the free leg side of the pelvis generated vertical velocity without the loss of horizontal velocity. This study provides evidence for a new technical approach for a long jump.

Recommended Citation

Sado, Natsuki; Yoshioka, Shinsuke; and Fukashiro, Senshi (2018) "EFFECTS OF SEGMENTAL ROTATIONS ON VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ENERGIES DURING TAKE-OFF OF A LONG JUMP," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 36: Iss. 1, Article 194.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol36/iss1/194