An analysis of selected mechanical factors that contribute to vertical jumping height of four basketball players

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Charles R. Higgins (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
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Advisor
Gail Hennis

Abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to study, through cinematography, selected mechanical factors that contribute to vertical jumping performance. The investigation included an analysis of the angular measurements of the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and body lean. In addition to the angular measurements the velocities of the arm movement, hip extension, knee extension, and plantar flexion were also investigated as was the sequential order of the position, velocity, and acceleration of body parts during the selected jumps.

Additional Information

Publication
Dissertation
Language: English
Date: 1972
Keywords
vertical jumping mechanics
Subjects
Basketball players $x Physiology
Jumping
Athletic ability $x Testing

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