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Motion Analysis Of A Back Handspring, Sarah Knoll, Jaclyn Minar, Melissa Moos
Motion Analysis Of A Back Handspring, Sarah Knoll, Jaclyn Minar, Melissa Moos
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the joint angles and segmental motion of gymnasts during a back handspring in a tumbling series. The difference in lower extremity motion of the individual gymnasts with different levels of experience was compared.
Subjects: 13 gymnasts were recruited by gymnastics coaches at Red River Valley Gymnastics. Only subjects with qualifications of being competitive in USA Gymnastics program, varying in levels 5-10, were included. Subjects were required to be able to perform a tumbling series consisting of a round off, a back handspring, and a back tuck-salto on a floor exercise mat …