AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT OF LANE RADIUS ON STEP CHARACTERISITCS IN INDOOR BEND SPRINTING

Authors

Jonathan White, University of PortsmouthFollow
Hans von Lieres und Wilkau, University of Wales Institute, CardiffFollow
Timothy ExellFollow
Gareth IrwinFollow
Cassie Wilson, University of BathFollow
Hannah Wyatt, Auckland University of TechnologyFollow
Gillian Weir, University of Massachusetts, AmherstFollow
Joseph Hamill, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow

Category

Athletics

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the effect of radius on step characteristics during bend sprinting. Eight sprinters undertook two ~80 m sprints in two different conditions through two capture areas (straight and bend) collecting whole-body kinematic data. Step Velocity on the straight was lower than Lane 2 on the bend for the left-to-right step, brought about by a greater Step frequency (SF). Right-to-left SF was significantly lower in Lane 4 in comparison to the straight due to a greater step time. Step time was greater in Lane 4 for the right step compared to Lane 2. A greater SF was observed for the left step compared to the right step in Lane 4 whilst a greater flight time was seen for the left step in Lane 2. Therefore, lane radius typical of indoor competition elicits performance changes during bend sprinting, warrenting further biomechanical analysis.

Recommended Citation

White, Jonathan; von Lieres und Wilkau, Hans; Exell, Timothy; Irwin, Gareth; Wilson, Cassie; Wyatt, Hannah; Weir, Gillian; and Hamill, Joseph (2021) "AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT OF LANE RADIUS ON STEP CHARACTERISITCS IN INDOOR BEND SPRINTING," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 39: Iss. 1, Article 49.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol39/iss1/49