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Visual regulation during competition long jumps and run-throughs
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posted on 2004-01-01, 00:00 authored by E Bradshaw, Brad AisbettBrad AisbettPrevious 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.
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International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (22nd : 2004 : Ottawa, Canada)Pagination
233 - 236Publisher
International Society of Biomechanics in SportsLocation
Ottawa, CanadaPlace of publication
Ottawa, CanadaStart date
2004-08-08End date
2004-08-12ISSN
1999-4168Language
engPublication classification
E1.1 Full written paper - refereedCopyright notice
2004, ISBSEditor/Contributor(s)
M Lamontagne, D Gordon, E Robertson, H SveistrupTitle of proceedings
ISBS 2004 : Proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Biomechanics in SportsUsage metrics
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