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  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Athletic Performance Analysis

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  • Accurate linear sprint modelling is crucial for assessing athletes' force, power, and velocity capabilities.
  • Radar sensors provide precise velocity data essential for reliable force-velocity (FV) profiles.
  • This study investigates fitting radar sensor data to various sprint modelling techniques to improve FV profile accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the goodness-of-fit of different sprint modelling techniques using radar-collected velocity data.
  • To compare the impact of various modelling approaches on derived force-velocity metrics.
  • To determine the optimal modelling strategy for enhancing sprint performance analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-seven university athletes performed two 40 m sprints, with radar sensors recording velocity data.
  • Five modelling approaches were evaluated: three established methods, a third-degree polynomial, and a sigmoid function.
  • Goodness-of-fit was assessed using root mean square error (RMSE) and coefficient of determination (r²); FV metrics were compared using ANOVA.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences (p < 0.001) were found in goodness-of-fit and most FV metrics across the tested models.
  • Sigmoid and polynomial functions demonstrated a superior fit to the radar-collected velocity data compared to other methods.
  • These findings highlight the impact of modelling techniques on the accuracy of derived sprint performance metrics.

Conclusions:

  • Radar sensors, when coupled with appropriate modelling techniques, significantly enhance the accuracy of sprint performance analysis.
  • Sigmoid and polynomial functions offer improved accuracy for FV profiling using radar velocity data.
  • Coaches and researchers should be mindful of chosen modelling approaches to ensure consistent and comparable results across studies.