KINETIC AND KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE BACKSTROKE START

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  • Suzanne Sinistaj
  • David Burkhardt
  • Sergio Carradori
  • William R. Taylor
  • Silvio Lorenzetti

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swimming start##common.commaListSeparator## backstroke start platform##common.commaListSeparator## kinetic analysis##common.commaListSeparator## kinematic analysis

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Race start technique in competitive swimming has developed considerably in recent years and is thought to be an important factor governing the outcome of a race. The purpose of this study was to measure the reliability of a new analysis system for swimming (PAS-S), as well as to analyse the backstroke start kinetics and kinematics and to compare the normal backstroke start with the backstroke start with a new start device. 16 high level competitive swimmers were examined in this study, which revealed that the measurements with the PAS-S are reliable. The analysis of the backstroke start showed the importance of a high preload force just before the start signal. Furthermore, if available, swimmers should use the new backstroke start device since the 15 m times were significantly faster even without considerable training with the new start device.

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2016-05-05

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33 International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports (2015)

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Coaching and Sports Activities

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