Category
Athletics
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate force production and highlight kinetic variables that relate to bend sprinting performance. Eight competitive sprinters undertook three 60 m sprints around a 36.5 m bend radius. Paired t-tests were run using statistical parametric mapping to compare the left and right stance phases. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated to assess the relationships between step velocity (SV) and kinetic variables. Significantly greater vertical and inward force was produced during early right stance compared to left. Left inward force was significantly greater than left during mid and late stance. Only braking durations were significantly negatively correlated to SV. This research highlights the asymmetries in GRF production and that the additional demands of the bend may alter the typical relationships between kinetic variables and SV.
Recommended Citation
White, Jonathan; Moore, Joseph; von Lieres und Wilkau, Hans; Irwin, Gareth; Wilson, Cassie; and Exell, Timothy
(2024)
"THE IMPACT OF GROUND REACTION FORCE VARIABLES ON BEND SPRINT RUNNING PERFORMANCE,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42:
Iss.
1, Article 77.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/77
