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Coordination variability and skill development in expert triple jumpers.

Cassie Wilson¹, Scott E Simpson, Richard E A van Emmerik

¹Cardiff School of Sport, University of Wales Institute Cardiff, Cardiff, UK. cwilson@uwic.ac.uk

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Triple jumpers show increased coordination variability as skill develops, following a U-shaped curve. This functional variability enhances performance flexibility and adaptability in elite athletes.

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Motor Control
Sports Science

Background:

Traditional motor learning theories suggest skill acquisition reduces movement variability.
Understanding coordination variability in elite athletes is crucial for optimizing performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between skill level and lower extremity coordination variability in triple jumpers.
To challenge traditional motor learning perspectives on skill acquisition and variability.

Main Methods:

Collected 3D kinematic and ground reaction force data during the hop-step transition of the triple jump.
Quantified coordination variability using relative motion plots and a modified vector coding technique.

Main Results:

Coordination variability followed a U-shaped curve in relation to skill level.
High variability was observed in less skilled athletes during initial learning.
Decreased variability indicated performance refinement, followed by functional variability in elite performers.

Conclusions:

Skill acquisition in triple jumping involves an initial increase and subsequent decrease in coordination variability.
Functional variability in skilled athletes allows for adaptability and perturbation management.
Dynamical systems perspective and learning effects are essential for analyzing coordination variability.