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Hand placement techniques in long horse vaulting

D G Kerwin1, M J Harwood, M R Yeadon

  • 1Department of Physical Education, Sports Science and Recreation Management, Loughborough University of Technology, UK.

Journal of Sports Sciences
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Gymnasts using a hand placement technique on the end of the vaulting horse (group E) showed no significant advantage in lift, range, or rotation compared to those using traditional hand placement on top (group T). This study analyzed elite gymnasts' vaulting techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Gymnastics Performance Analysis

Background:

  • The Tsukahara and Kasamatsu long horse vaults are complex gymnastics maneuvers.
  • Hand placement technique is a critical factor influencing vault performance.
  • Traditional technique involves hand contact on top of the horse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the biomechanical effects of two distinct hand placement techniques on the long horse vault.
  • To determine if initiating hand contact on the end of the horse offers performance benefits.
  • To analyze differences in lift, range, and rotation between techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Three-dimensional cine-film analysis using the Direct Linear Transformation (DLT) method.
  • Data collected from 17 elite gymnasts at the 1991 World Student Games.

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  • Grouping gymnasts into 'end-contact' (group E) and 'top-contact' (group T) techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Analysis of vertical and horizontal center of mass motion and somersault rotation.
    • Calculation of linear and angular velocities using quintic splines.
    • No significant differences in flight descriptors were found between group E and group T.

    Conclusions:

    • Initiating hand contact on the end of the vaulting horse does not provide a biomechanical advantage.
    • The traditional hand placement on top of the horse is as effective as the end-contact technique.
    • Further research may explore other technique variations or performance metrics.