Background For the past 30 years, the hamstring (H)-to-quadriceps (Q)(H: Q) torque ratio
has been considered an important index of muscle strength imbalance around the knee …

Kicking is the defining action of soccer, so it is appropriate to review the scientific work that
provides a basis of our understanding of this skill. The focus of this review is biomechanical …

Abstract Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Gaze and
movement behaviors of association football goalkeepers were compared under two video …

For kinesiology professionals, qualitative movement diagnosis (QMD) is a critical skill in
helping individuals improve performance or reduce the risk of injury. Qualitative Diagnosis of …

The aim of this study was to identify the acute effects of a differential-learning training
program on football kicking performance and countermovement jump. Twenty youth …

This study investigated effects of manipulating the number of action possibilities in a futsal
passing task to understand the representativeness of practice tasks designs. Eight male …

Wearable inertial measurement systems (IMS) allow for three-dimensional analysis of
human movements in a sport-specific setting. This study examined the concurrent validity of …

Soccer biomechanics is a field that applies principles of mechanics to improve performance
and reduce the risk of injury for soccer players. The purpose of this research is to perform a …

Since the ability to train the horse to be ambidextrous is considered highly desirable, rider
asymmetry is recognized as a negative trait. Acquired postural and functional asymmetry …

There is an evident lack of studies examining the pursuit of excellence in futsal. The aims of
this study were to evaluate anthropometric and physiological variables that may contribute to …