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Visual regulation during competition long jumps and run-throughs

Bradshaw, Elizabeth J. and Aisbett, Brad 2004, Visual regulation during competition long jumps and run-throughs, in ISBS 2004 : Proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Ottawa, Canada, pp. 233-236.


Title Visual regulation during competition long jumps and run-throughs
Author(s) Bradshaw, Elizabeth J.
Aisbett, Brad
Conference name International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (22nd : 2004 : Ottawa, Canada)
Conference location Ottawa, Canada
Conference dates August 8 – 12, 2004
Title of proceedings ISBS 2004 : Proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports
Editor(s) Lamontagne, Mario
Gordon, D.
Robertson, E.
Sveistrup, Heidi
Publication date 2004
Start page 233
End page 236
Publisher International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Place of publication Ottawa, Canada
Keyword(s) long jump
targeting
training
perception
Summary Previous investigators have reported that the ability of long jumpers to visually regulate their stride pattern as they approach the take-off board is critical for success. The importance of visual regulation (VA) on long jump (LJ) distance was assessed in six national-class competitors during two simulated competitions. Linear regression analyses indicated that increased VR contributes to a high average approach velocity -a key predictor of LJ distance. Early VA enabled the athletes to make small systematic adjustments to stride length in order to strike the board in an optimal take-off position, without sacrificing approach velocity. Athletes practice their LJ approach by repeating the stride pattern of the approach, but without the take-off. The current study established that these 'run-throughs' (AT) don't accurately simulate the VR characteristics of a LJ approach. One strategy to increase the VA required during RT's may be to place additional targets across the runway for the athletes to negotiate whilst approaching the take-off board, without compromising approach velocity.
ISSN 1999-4168
Language eng
Field of Research 110699 Human Movement and Sports Science not elsewhere classified
HERDC Research category E1.1 Full written paper - refereed
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30021876

Document type: Conference Paper
Collection: School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
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