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Ivan Matúš1, Pavel Ružbarský1, Bibiana Vadašová1
1Faculty of Sports, University of Presov, 080 01 Presov, Slovakia.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 27, 2021
Summary
Swimmer performance in the first 5 meters is significantly influenced by kinematic parameters during the on-block and flight phases. Key factors include block time, rear knee angle, take-off angle, and time to 2 meters.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Swimming Performance Analysis
Background:
- Optimizing the start is crucial for competitive swimming.
- Understanding kinematic contributions to early race phases is essential for performance enhancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify kinematic parameters that significantly correlate with time to 5 meters.
- To determine the predictive contribution of on-block and flight phases to 5-meter swimming time.
Main Methods:
- Eighteen male competitive swimmers participated.
- Kinematic data were captured using SwimPro cameras and Dartfish© software.
- Multiple regression analysis was employed to assess parameter contributions.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were found between various kinematic parameters and time to 5 meters.
- The on-block and flight phases contributed 64% and 65% to the time to 5 meters, respectively.
- Key parameters included block time, rear knee angle, take-off angle, and time to 2 meters.
Conclusions:
- Kinematic parameters during the on-block and flight phases are critical determinants of 5-meter swimming performance.
- Focusing on optimizing block time, rear knee angle, take-off angle, and time to 2 meters can improve swimming starts.
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