Run-up velocity in the gymnastics vault and its measurement

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1) 大阪体育大学体育学部 〒590 0496 大阪府泉南郡熊取町朝代台 1 1 2) トップスポーツクラブ 〒590 0496 大阪府泉南郡熊取町朝代台 1 1 連絡先 藤原敏行 1. School of Health and Sport Sciences, Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences 1 1, Asashiro-dai, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka 590 0496 2. Top Sports Club 1 1, Asashiro-dai, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka 590 0496 Corresponding author fujihara＠ouhs.ac.jp 435 体育学研究 62435 453，2017 総 説 体操競技の跳馬における助走速度とその測定方法 藤原 敏行 1) 山本 詠人 2) 淵本 隆文 1) Toshiyuki Fujihara 1 , Eito Yamamoto 2 and Takafumi Fuchimoto 1 : Run-up velocity in the gymnastics vault and its measurement. Japan J. Phys. Educ. Hlth. Sport Sci. 62: 435 453, December, 2017 AbstractIn gymnastics, the vault run-up velocity is important from a competitive aspect. Relevant data in the literature have been relatively abundant but not well organized. The present review covers previous research on run-up velocity data and discusses its measurement for future research, as well as data utilization in practice. Based on the results of several representative studies, we can conˆdently state that a highly skilled male gymnast reaches a run-up velocity of over 8.5 m/s. At world-level competitions, the average run-up velocity is approximately 8.2 m/s for male gymnasts.Top-level female gymnasts also reach similar speeds. However, considering the issues related to the measurements used and the validity of the reported data, careful investigation is required, particularly with regard to the last step onto the springboard. We also discuss some di‹culties with the use of current systems of velocity measurement, such as motion analysis, laser systems, and photocells, in daily training. In order for run-up velocity data to be measured and utilized in practice, (1) measurements should be performed easily, (2) the data should be more reliable and valid than a subjective evaluation by a coach or a gymnast, (3) feedback should be provided automatically and immediately, and (4) the measurement system should be reasonably aŠordable.

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