Category
Athletics
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between kinematic sequence variables and upper extremity joint work in basketball free-throw shooting. Thirty-four participants performed free-throw shots, analyzed using a 3D markerless motion capture system (ENABLE). The study focused on the timing of peak segmental angular velocities and their relation to joint work in the shooting shoulder and elbow. Significant correlations were found between the timing of peak angular velocities and upper extremity joint work. The findings suggest that proficient basketball shooters demonstrate a more efficient kinematic sequence, characterized by longer duration of time between knee, pelvis, and elbow peak angular velocities and reduced upper extremity workload. This study underscores the importance of understanding the biomechanics of shooting for training and skill development in basketball.
Recommended Citation
Templin, Tylan; Cabarkapa, Dimitrije; Miller, Jonathan; Cabarkapa, Damjana; Fry, Andrew; Eliason, Travis; Frazer, Lance; Medjaouri, Omar; Saylor, Kase; and Nicolella, Daniel
(2024)
"RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KINEMATIC SEQUENCE CHARACTERISTICS, UPPER EXTREMITY JOINT WORK, AND FREE-THROW SHOOTING ACCURACY,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42:
Iss.
1, Article 93.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/93
