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Influence Of Traditional And Nontraditional Entries On Figure Skating Jumps, Bryanna L. Nevius
Influence Of Traditional And Nontraditional Entries On Figure Skating Jumps, Bryanna L. Nevius
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not adding a non-traditional jump entry into a routine is more beneficial to the skater or if there is more value in performing the same jump with a traditional entry. Specifically, the study examined the kinematics of a non-traditional verses a traditional jump entry by looking at the angles of the hip, knee, and ankle joints at take-off and landing. Maximum jump height, airtime, and horizontal displacement were also examined. It was hypothesized that non-traditional entries would change jump kinematics when compared to the same jumps performed from traditional entries. …