Biomechanics Analysis

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“Biomechanics is the study of human motion. The study of biomechanics is important when determining what causes injuries and therefore how we can prevent them re-occurring” (Miller, J. 2012). By using this analysis we can use a number of biomechanical principles related to physical activities such as; force, momentum, balance, projectile motion levers and air resistance. “Newton’s three laws of motion help us to understand how we can make movement more efficient, allowing us to detect and correct errors in performance” (Amezdroz, Dickens, Hosford, Stewart & Davis, 2011). The human body contains many levers made up of bones and muscle. “Understanding how the mechanics of these levers work allows the athlete to optimise efficiency of movement” (Hede, Russell & Weatherby, 2011). The angle and height

This institutes the bending of the knees, producing force in order to leave the ground. The knees and hips should start this action soon followed by the extension of the legs and ankles. The final product of the take-off should have toes pointed toward the ground while the legs are straight and parallel. This is to allow for momentum to be transferred up through the body. The arms at the end of the take-off should be in the formation of a bow and arrow, meaning that the left arm is pointing at the ball and the right is drawing. Weight should be shifted to the feet in the take-off. When the weight is transferred to the feet it allows greater force production, this is to extend the peak of reach improving the available hitting options in a game. “When a large moment is required, the whole body should be used in the force production” (Amezdroz, Dickens, Hosford, Stewart & Davis, 2010). The inclusion of multiple joints is referred to as the summation of forces. In order achieve an optimal summation of forces, muscles in the body should be stretched or warmed up before beginning their movement