Journal article
How the Instantaneous Net Drag-force Profile can Quantify Front-crawl and Backstroke Swimming Technique: A Practical Perspective
Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.1(1), pp.12-22
2012
Abstract
The aim of this research was to use instantaneous net drag-force profiles to understand front-crawl and backstroke swimming technique. Twenty-nine elite front-crawl and 19 elite backstroke swimmers (FINA point ranking 924.5±69.0) were recruited. From the net drag-force profile the Minimum and Maximum net force occurred during the insweep phase and during the upsweep phase of the front-crawl stroke, respectively. When swimming backstroke the minimum and maximum net drag-forces occurred during the pull phase and push stroke phases, respectively. When turning their head to breath the swimmers increased the net drag-force by 22%, which could be detrimental to swimming performance. When comparing the variables of swimming speed and the range of force fluctuations participants who exhibited smaller intra-stroke force changes produced faster swimming speeds. This practical knowledge can assist coach, sports scientist or exercise professional in providing stroke correction during swimming.
Details
- Title
- How the Instantaneous Net Drag-force Profile can Quantify Front-crawl and Backstroke Swimming Technique: A Practical Perspective
- Authors
- Danielle Formosa (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.1(1), pp.12-22
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Fitness
- Date published
- 2012
- ISSN
- 2201-5655; 2201-5655
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012 Australian Institute of Fitness. Reproduced with permission of the publisher.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448637402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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