REPORTING THE LOADING AND MOVEMENT PROFILES OF CHASSE-STEP AND ONE-STEP FOOTWORK IN TABLE TENNIS

Authors

Xiaoyi Yang, Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandFollow
Qichang MeiFollow
Yaodong GuFollow
Vickie ShimFollow
Justin FernandezFollow

Category

Racquet Sports

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the biomechanical characteristics of athletes with two typical table tennis footwork. Eighteen elite athletes performed chasse-step and one-step. Kinematic and kinetic data were collected using the Vicon and AMTI. Hip joint flexion during one-step increased significantly in the backward swing (p=0.045) while knee joint extension with chasse-step increased greatly (p<0.001) in the forwarding swing. The hip joint contact force of one-step increased in the ant-post direction (p<0.001), though the chasse step contact force of the hip joint increased in the med-lat direction (p<0.001). The findings suggested that the chasse-step had greater quality performance and preparation for the next successive stroke while the one-step showed faster performance which tended to direct score. This information may help coaches develop training programs, athletes improve performance, and prevent injuries.

Recommended Citation

Yang, Xiaoyi; Mei, Qichang; Gu, Yaodong; Shim, Vickie; and Fernandez, Justin (2024) "REPORTING THE LOADING AND MOVEMENT PROFILES OF CHASSE-STEP AND ONE-STEP FOOTWORK IN TABLE TENNIS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 43.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/43