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Biomechanical Analysis of the Field Hockey Sweep Skill Using Inertial Measurement Units.

Hillary Cox1, Rachel V Vitali1

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.

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Field hockey sweep technique analysis using wearable inertial measurement units (IMUs) reveals foot placement impacts ball speed. Stick orientation influences sweep outcome, offering insights for skill refinement.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Motor Control

Background:

  • Wearable sensors like inertial measurement units (IMUs) enable sport technique quantification in natural settings.
  • Field hockey skill analysis, particularly the sweep, using IMUs is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between foot placement, stick orientation, lower body kinematics, and field hockey sweep performance.
  • To identify key biomechanical factors influencing sweep accuracy, bounciness, and ball speed.

Main Methods:

  • Eight experienced female field hockey players performed sweeps with varied foot positions (in front, in line, behind).
  • Inertial measurement units (IMUs) recorded body segment and stick motion during sweeps.
  • Sweep performance was evaluated based on accuracy, bounciness, and ball speed.
Keywords:
field hockeyinertial measurement unitsport performancewearable sensors

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Main Results:

  • Placing the foot in front of the ball reduced ball speed and accuracy.
  • Greater stick roll at impact correlated with a higher likelihood of a bouncy sweep and increased ball speed.
  • Between-participant analysis showed larger knee angles and smaller hip angles were linked to greater accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Sweep performance is influenced by both immediate technique adjustments (e.g., foot placement) and stable individual movement patterns.
  • Findings provide a basis for evidence-based guidance in field hockey technique refinement.
  • Understanding these biomechanics may have implications for injury risk reduction.