The kinematic analysis of the lower limb during topspin forehand loop between different level table tennis athletes

He, Yuan; Lyu, Xiang; Sun, Dong; Baker, Julien S.; Gu, Yaodong

doi:10.7717/peerj.10841

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“…This may contribute to a greater range of weight transfer and thus momentum generation ( He et al, 2020 ; Ball & Best, 2007 ; Zhang et al, 2017 ). Previous studies have reported on the underlying mechanisms of lower limb energy transfer and racket speed ( Zhang et al, 2017 ; He et al, 2021 ; Iino & Kojima, 2009 ). In this study, the chasse step showed significantly greater plantar force than the one step in the 21.06–84.06% process of FP.…”

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Lower limb kinetic comparisons between the chasse step and one step footwork during stroke play in table tennis

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Background Biomechanical footwork research during table tennis performance has been the subject of much interest players and exercise scientists. The purpose of this study was to investigate the lower limb kinetic characteristics of the chasse step and one step footwork during stroke play using traditional discrete analysis and one-dimensional statistical parameter mapping. Methods Twelve national level 1 table tennis players (Height: 172 ± 3.80 cm, Weight: 69 ± 6.22 kg, Age: 22 ± 1.66 years, Experience: 11 ± 1.71 year) from Ningbo University volunteered to participate in the study. The kinetic data of the dominant leg during the chasse step and one step backward phase (BP) and forward phase (FP) was recorded by instrumented insole systems and a force platform. Paired sample T tests were used to analyze maximum plantar force, peak pressure of each plantar region, the force time integral and the pressure time integral. For SPM analysis, the plantar force time series curves were marked as a 100% process. A paired-samples T-test in MATLAB was used to analyze differences in plantar force. Results One step produced a greater plantar force than the chasse step during 6.92–11.22% BP (P = 0.039). The chasse step produced a greater plantar force than one step during 53.47–99.01% BP (P < 0.001). During the FP, the chasse step showed a greater plantar force than the one step in 21.06–84.06% (P < 0.001). The one step produced a higher maximum plantar force in the BP (P = 0.032) and a lower maximum plantar force in the FP (P = 0) compared with the chasse step. The one step produced greater peak pressure in the medial rearfoot (P = 0) , lateral rearfoot (P = 0) and lateral forefoot (P = 0.042) regions than the chasse step during BP. In FP, the chasse step showed a greater peak pressure in the Toe (P = 0) than the one step. The one step had a lower force time integral (P = 0) and greater pressure time integral (P = 0) than the chasse step in BP, and the chasse step produced a greater force time integral (P = 0) and pressure time integral (P = 0.001) than the one step in the FP. Conclusion The findings indicate that athletes can enhance plantarflexion function resulting in greater weight transfer, facilitating a greater momentum during the 21.06–84.06% of FP. This is in addition to reducing the load on the dominant leg during landing by utilizing a buffering strategy. Further to this, consideration is needed to enhance the cushioning capacity of the sole heel and the stiffness of the toe area.

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Lower limb kinetic comparisons between the chasse step and one step footwork during stroke play in table tennis

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“…Despite the fact that table tennis is not a majority sport in many countries, about 300 million individuals participate in table tennis [1], of whom at least 40 million are competitive players [2]. As in other sport disciplines [3,4], it is important to know the health status of the athletes, especially in amateur category players who usually cannot count on being monitored by qualified personnel in training sessions and competitions.…”

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Physical Fitness Profiling of National Category Table Tennis Players: Implication for Health and Performance

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Cámara

Yanci

2021

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The aims of this study were to: (1) analyze table tennis players’ physical profiles considering and comparing players age categories (i.e., under U12, U14, U16, U20, Senior and Older); and (2) to quantify the correlations among the variables measured by each test. Seventy-one table tennis players (61 men and 10 women, 19.7 ± 11.23 years, 1.65 ± 0.13 m, 59.71 ± 17.72 kg and 21.60 ± 4.22 kg/m2) divided into six age groups, performed a sprint test, forearm isometric strength test, countermovement vertical test, countermovement horizontal test, change of direction ability (CODA) test and flexibility test. U14 players performed better than U12 in all tests (ES = −0.70 to 1.98, moderate to large) except in Sit and Reach (SAR) test (ES = 0.19, trivial). The U16 group also obtained better results than U14 in all tests (ES = 0.77 to −2.31, moderate to large) except for the SAR test (ES = 0.19, trivial). The U20 group performed better than U16 in all the tests (ES = 0.73 to −1.53, moderate to large) except for the 5 m sprint test (ES = −0.02, trivial), 10 m sprint test (ES = −0.51, moderate) and SAR (ES = 0.11, trivial). Differences between Senior and U20 were only found in the arm swing counter movement jump (CMJAS) (ES = −0.82, large) and modified agility test (MAT) (ES = 1.19, large), with the U20 group being better in both variables. The senior group performed better in the MAT test than the older group (ES = 0.94, large). The relation found between forearm isometric strength, vertical jump, horizontal jump, sprint and CODA ability (r = −0.53; ±0.14, 0/0/100, most likely to r = 0.83; ±0.06, 100/0/0, most likely) indicates that these capacities are related in table tennis players. Nevertheless, the lack of association between the sit and reach test with the other capacities may indicate that flexibility is an independent capacity.

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“…The influence of the human joint movement on racket movement has always been the main content of biomechanical research on the topspin forehand. The maximum speed of the racket is increased through the human kinetic chain effect, which brings benefits to enhancing the rotation and aggression of the ball [ 5 , 6 , 9 , 23 ]. In general, racket velocity is related to the angular velocity of axial motion of the hip, pelvis, and ankle joints.…”

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“…The whole-body coordination mechanism is very important in table tennis, and the performance level of the upper limbs is largely determined by the lower limbs [ 4 , 5 ]. In recent years, the important role of lower limb function in table tennis has been widely studied and reported [ 2 , 4 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. As the origin of the kinetics chain, perfect lower limb movement performance will benefit the velocity of the racket and ball [ 4 , 12 , 13 ].…”

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Lower Limb Biomechanics during the Topspin Forehand in Table Tennis: A Systemic Review

Fekete

Sun

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Bioengineering

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The aim of this study is to review the valuable lower limb biomechanical contribution to table tennis topspin forehand. Databases included Scopus, PubMed, and Web of science. In this case, 19 articles were selected for the systematic review. The mechanics of the plantar, lower limb joints kinematics and kinetics, muscle activity, and racket-joint relationship are described through gender, performance level, and footwork. The study found that the hip movement characteristics and the hip muscle group activity following a proximal-to-distal sequence strategy significantly contributed to the maximum acceleration of the racket. Optimizing the motion strategy of the ankle and plantar as well as the ankle muscle group activity is beneficial for the transmission of energy in the kinetic chain. Muscle groups around the ankle and subtalar joints are heavily activated during landing to maintain foot stability during the landing phase. Lower limb muscle development plays an important role in movement control and stability as well as sports injury prevention in table tennis footwork during the performance of the topspin forehand. Furthermore, physical development levels and anatomical differences (such as hip and lower trunk muscle strength differences), maybe the main reasons for gender differences observed during the topspin forehand. Systematically summarizing this valuable information can contribute to athletes’ and coaches’ knowledge to enhance topspin forehand performance and training regimes. We suggest that future research could consider the joint contact forces, ball movement, and ball-racket impact during a performance of topspin forehand.

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The kinematic analysis of the lower limb during topspin forehand loop between different level table tennis athletes

Cited by 19 publications

References 19 publications

Lower limb kinetic comparisons between the chasse step and one step footwork during stroke play in table tennis

Lower limb kinetic comparisons between the chasse step and one step footwork during stroke play in table tennis

Physical Fitness Profiling of National Category Table Tennis Players: Implication for Health and Performance

Lower Limb Biomechanics during the Topspin Forehand in Table Tennis: A Systemic Review

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