Category: biomechanics

Gymnastics Canada WAG Aspire program

I really like the Gymnastics Canada WAG Aspire program for talented young gymnasts.

The Aspire Camps are great too.

You can check out theΒ 2017-2018 ASPIRE PROGRAM MANUAL online for free, if you like.

There is one error on page 15.

Of course the path of the Centre of Gravity startsΒ tangent to the point of release. If you let go of the Bar when the C of G reaches horizontal you’d best be doing a Geinger.

If you release with hips above horizontal as required by that Aspire graphic there’s a very good chance you’ll land on the Bar.

The video linked from page 15 is correct, however.

The Centre of Mass must be below the Bar on release. Ideally with the hips below, the feet above as in this drawing.

The gymnast could apply a force to the Bar on release to either pitch-out or pull-in the Centre of Mass. Pulling-in can result in hitting the Bar.

related – G.S. George –Β Tangent-Release PrincipleΒ 

 

Usain Bolt’s sprint technique

It’s usually a mistake to copy the technique of the best athlete that ever lived. What worked for Usain Bolt might not work for you. He became one of the best in the world with much less training than his competitors.

That said, this is an interesting video looking at technique and efficiency.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

biomechanics – tangent of release

G.S. George:

Every release from any external-swing movement always results in
the center of mass being projected at a right angle to its radius.

If you release when the Centre of Gravity is as high as the Bar you go straight up, straight down. (e.g. Gienger)

Read more.

Takahiro Goshima – crooked tumbling

Of all the crazy deliberately off-axis round-offs or saltos I’ve seen, this is the wildest.

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

augmented reality for Gymnastics Coaching

I can’t foresee computers taking over for coaches any time soon, but I’m certain we’ll be using augmented reality lenses.

I’d like to watch gymnasts training over-layed with A.R. ideal models.

We might also be able to keep stats on our athletes, too.Β Click PLAY or watch a simple example on YouTube. (4 years ago)

no deduction on Radilov’s landing

How a vault should be landed. Bringing forces to zero in the safest ways possible.

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

 
These landings are super dangerous.Some of his competitors injured on Vault landing at Worlds 2018: Uchimura, Audrys Nin Reyes, Yang Hak-seon. 

Steve Bonham – Science of the Handstand

Steve did a handstand clinic at EVO Athletics (Sarasota, FL), Aimee Boorman’s new Gym.

A handstand clinic like you’ve NEVER seen before.

He posted a PDF summary online. Every coach needs take a look at this. πŸ™‚

via Gymnastics Coaches Skills & Drills

Augmented Reality for Gymnastics?

A.R. for normal people is coming soon. Perhaps with the upcoming iPhone 8.

Click PLAY or watch an example on YouTube.

How could we use this for coaching analysis?