Kinetic and Kinematic Characteristics of 10-m Platform Performances of Elite Divers: II—Reverse Takeoffs
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Takeoffs for 10-m platform dives from the reverse group at the 1986 World Championships and 1989 FINA Cup were analyzed to provide insights into their kinetic and kinematic characteristics. As with back takeoffs, the major changes in both linear and angular momentum occurred during final weighting (i.e., upward acceleration). Vertical velocities at last contact were higher for reverse dives than reverse multiple somersaults, and different moment-of-force patterns were associated with increased rotational requirements. Last-contact vertical velocities were less for reverse rotating dives than corresponding dives from the back group. Although last-contact horizontal velocities for the two groups were not statistically different, the horizontal acceleration patterns of the three composite body segments were near mirror images of one another. Finally, implications of a resultant head velocity of 10 m/s when passing the leading edge of the platform in reverse multiple somersaulting dives were considered.
Doris I. Miller, Ian C. Jones, and Marc A. Pizzimenti are with the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada N6A 3K7. Ewald Hennig is with Sportsmedizinisches Institut Essen eV, Wittekindstraβe 54, 4300 Essen-Rüttenscheid, FRG. Richard C. Nelson is with the Biomechanics Research Lab, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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