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Performance Analysis of Surfing: A Review
Oliver R L Farley1, Chris R Abbiss, Jeremy M Sheppard
11Centre for Exercise and Sport Science Research, School of Exercise and Health Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia; and 2Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Center, Casuarina Beach, Australia.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
|April 7, 2016
Summary
This review highlights the unique physical demands of surfing, including paddling, wave riding, and breath-holding. It emphasizes the need for performance analysis methods, like time-motion analysis (TMA) and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS), to optimize surfer training and talent identification.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Surfing has grown professionally, yet lacks standardized performance analytics compared to other sports.
- Existing research on surfing performance is limited, focusing on male surfers' heart rates and activities via time-motion analysis (TMA) and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS).
- Surfing involves unique activities like paddling, wave riding, breath-holding, and surfboard recovery, influenced by environmental conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on performance analysis in surfing.
- To explore methodological protocols and research limitations in surfer analysis.
- To provide an overview of surfing dynamics and identify key performance indicators.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing scientific literature on surfing performance analysis.
- Examination of time-motion analysis (TMA), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) data, and heart rate (HR) monitoring.
- Analysis of external and internal load monitoring techniques relevant to surfing.
Main Results:
- Surfing demands high cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, strength, and anaerobic power, particularly in the upper torso.
- Environmental and wave conditions significantly impact the physical exertion required during competition.
- Current research methods offer insights into surfing's unique physiological and biomechanical demands.
Conclusions:
- Applying performance analysis methods from other sports can enhance understanding of surfing's demands.
- Developing standardized protocols for assessing physiological characteristics and monitoring athlete performance is crucial.
- Improved performance analysis will aid in training prescription, talent identification, and overall athlete development in surfing.
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