How else can we use this information?
There are several sports which the biomechanical principles of increasing the power of a serve discussed in this blog can be applied. All sports which use striking implements such as golf and cricket would benefit substantially from understanding some of this information. For example a cricketer can apply information regarding the torque and levers to their own batting techniques to hit the ball further and assist with the grip of the bat. The further the batsman grips the bat at the top of the handle, the more acceleration they will generate with the bat. This can also apply to golf in regards to the length of the club.
Field events such as discuss can apply the information in this blog regarding torque to their own throwing techniques. For example the importance of rotating body parts to increase angular momentum and increase the force on the implement.
Sports that involve throwing a ball such as baseball and cricket can apply the kinetic chain information discussed on improving power to their own throwing actions. The more muscle groups that are recruited and the smoother the motion of the chain, the more power they will get from their throw. This can also apply to volleyball spiking, sports that involve kicking such as soccer and Australian rules football and other racquet sports such as badminton.
The push like kinetic chain can also be applied to sports that involve jumping such as volleyball. Like the tennis serve the extension of the legs can be applied to leap over the net to perform a spike or a block. Basketballers could also use this information when using the legs for shooting.
The shift in the centre of gravity to increase momentum and power and the build-up of kinetic energy discussed in the serve, can also be used in several sports. For example a start in a sprint will involve the shifting of the centre of gravity forward to almost throw themselves forward when starting a race. The runner will also stretch their legs back when preparing to start to increase strain energy and create recoil as they leave the starting blocks.
Finally educators and coaches need to understand the biomechanical principles when explaining the importance of each factor of the serve and being able to answer questions regarding each movement’s importance. For example it is important to teach beginners the importance of having a smooth wind-up phase as this will not disrupt the kinetic chain and sacrifice power and control. The importance of storing strain energy when holding the racquet behind the back is also important to explain to beginners and McGinnis’s rubber band explanation makes it easy for beginners to understand it’s importance. When understanding the biomechanical principles it is easier to find flaws in technique and help players make changes to improve their overall results.
Field events such as discuss can apply the information in this blog regarding torque to their own throwing techniques. For example the importance of rotating body parts to increase angular momentum and increase the force on the implement.
Sports that involve throwing a ball such as baseball and cricket can apply the kinetic chain information discussed on improving power to their own throwing actions. The more muscle groups that are recruited and the smoother the motion of the chain, the more power they will get from their throw. This can also apply to volleyball spiking, sports that involve kicking such as soccer and Australian rules football and other racquet sports such as badminton.
The push like kinetic chain can also be applied to sports that involve jumping such as volleyball. Like the tennis serve the extension of the legs can be applied to leap over the net to perform a spike or a block. Basketballers could also use this information when using the legs for shooting.
The shift in the centre of gravity to increase momentum and power and the build-up of kinetic energy discussed in the serve, can also be used in several sports. For example a start in a sprint will involve the shifting of the centre of gravity forward to almost throw themselves forward when starting a race. The runner will also stretch their legs back when preparing to start to increase strain energy and create recoil as they leave the starting blocks.
Finally educators and coaches need to understand the biomechanical principles when explaining the importance of each factor of the serve and being able to answer questions regarding each movement’s importance. For example it is important to teach beginners the importance of having a smooth wind-up phase as this will not disrupt the kinetic chain and sacrifice power and control. The importance of storing strain energy when holding the racquet behind the back is also important to explain to beginners and McGinnis’s rubber band explanation makes it easy for beginners to understand it’s importance. When understanding the biomechanical principles it is easier to find flaws in technique and help players make changes to improve their overall results.