ANALYSIS OF RUNNING MOTION IN THE STARTING PHASE OF MALE SKELETON ATHLETES AT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

Authors

Takahisa Oguchi, Japan Bobsleigh Luge and Skeleton Federation, Tokyo, JapanFollow
Michiyoshi Ae, Faculty of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Tokyo, Japan
Hermann Schwameder, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Salzburg, Austria
Sayaka Arii, Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Tokyo, Japan
Rieko Harigai, Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Tokyo, Japan

Category

Coaching

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to assess which kinematic factors were related to running speed in the starting phase for international-level skeleton athletes during races. The starting motion of 22 male athletes was recorded with four video cameras during competitions and their starting motion was analysed by a three-dimensional direct linear transformation method. The maximum angular velocity of the thigh increased from the 2nd to the 3rd step. The maximum hip extension angular velocity of the support leg gradually increased up until the 6th step while the maximum knee extension angular velocity remained constant throughout. It would appear that international-level male skeleton athletes employed an increase in thigh motion and quick hip and knee extension for the support leg to obtain a large running speed.

Recommended Citation

Oguchi, Takahisa; Ae, Michiyoshi; Schwameder, Hermann; Arii, Sayaka; and Harigai, Rieko (2021) "ANALYSIS OF RUNNING MOTION IN THE STARTING PHASE OF MALE SKELETON ATHLETES AT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 39: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol39/iss1/2