Differences in kick-leg kinematics in various sidekick heights

doi:10.1080/17461391.2023.2213189

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Title:	Differences in kick-leg kinematics in various sidekick heights
Authors:	Lin, Yi-Chun;Tang, Wen-Tzu;Peng, Yi-Chien;Liu, Tsun-Te;Chang, Wei-Gang;Hamill, Tsung-Yu Huang & Joseph
Keywords:	Taekwondo;sparring match;Euler angle
Date:	2023-05-23
Issue Date:	2023-06-01 12:05:15 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	European College of Sport Science
Abstract:	This study aims to explore the variation of lower extremity kinematic characteristics when elite taekwondo athletes perform the side-kick on protective gear placed at various heights. Twenty distinguished male national athletes were recruited and were asked to kick targets at three different heights adjusted according to their body height. A three-dimensional (3D) motion capture system was used to collect kinematic data. Kinematic parameters differences in the side-kick at three different heights were analyzed by using a one-way ANOVA (p < .05). The results revealed significant differences in the peak linear velocities of the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and centre of gravity of the foot during the leg-lifting phase (p < .05). Significant differences between heights were noted in the maximum angle of pelvis left tilting and hip abduction in both phases. In addition, the maximum angular velocities of pelvis left tilting and hip internal rotation were only different in the leg-lifting phase. This study found that, to kick at a higher target, athletes increase the linear velocities of their pelvis and all lower extremity joints of attacking leg in the leg-lifting phase; however, they only increase rotational variables on the proximal segment at the peak angle of the pelvis (left tilting) and hip (abduction and internal rotation) in the same phase. As an application in actual competitions, according to the opponent’s body height, athletes can adjust both linear and rotational velocities of their proximal segements (pelvis and hip) and deliver into distal segements (knee, ankle, foot) linear velocity to perform accurate and rapid kicks.
Relation:	European Journal of Sport Science
DOI:	10.1080/17461391.2023.2213189
Appears in Collections:	[Office of Physical Education] Journal Article

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