Success in tennis requires a mix of player talent, good coaching, appropriate equipment,
and an understanding of those aspects of sport science pertinent to the game. This paper …

For Students: Fundamentals of Biomechanics is written for Kinesiology/Exercise and Sports
Science majors taking the required introductory biomechanics course. Welcome to the …

A good understanding of the mechanics of pole vaulting is fundamental to performance
because this event is quite complex, with several factors occurring in sequence and/or in …

The aim of this study was to identify and explain the optimum projection angle that
maximises the distance achieved in a standing long jump. Five physically active males …

The aim of this study was to determine the influence of run-up speed on take-off technique in
the long jump. Seventy-one jumps by an elite male long jumper were recorded in the sagittal …

Abstract Ducharme, SW, Wu, WFW, Lim, K, Porter, JM, and Geraldo, F. Standing long jump
performance with an external focus of attention is improved as a result of a more effective …

Background: Powered flight is implicated as a major driver for the success of birds. Here we
examine the effectiveness of three hypothesized pathways for the evolution of the flight …

Mackala, K, Stodółka, J, Siemienski, A, and Ćoh, M. Biomechanical analysis of standing long
jump from varying starting positions. J Strength Cond Res 27 (10): 2674–2684, 2013—The …

Athletes, both professional and amateur, are always looking for ways to improve their
performance. With the introduction and increasing availability of modern technologies and …

Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise is an engaging and comprehensive
introductory textbook that explains biomechanical concepts from first principles, showing …