The effect of different kick start positions on OMEGA OSB11 blocks on free swimming time to 15 m in developmental level swimmers

Heidi Barlow; Mark Halaki; Max Stuelcken; Andrew Greene; Peter J Sinclair

doi:10.1016/j.humov.2014.02.002

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The effect of different kick start positions on OMEGA OSB11 blocks on free swimming time to 15 m in developmental level swimmers

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The effect of different kick start positions on OMEGA OSB11 blocks on free swimming time to 15 m in developmental level swimmers

Heidi Barlow, Mark Halaki, Max Stuelcken, Andrew Greene and Peter J Sinclair

Human Movement Science, Vol.34(1), pp.178-186

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2014.02.002

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The introduction of the OMEGA OSB11 starting blocks (Swiss Timing, Corgémont, Switzerland) which feature an adjustable inclined plate built into the rear of the platform, have led to the evolution of the "kick start" style of swimming start. Previous studies examining the effect of different starting positions using the OSB11 starting blocks have not examined swimming performance over distances beyond 7.5 m. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to compare three starting positions (front, neutral and rear-weighted) using the kick start to determine whether a given position can improve swimming performance over a 15 m distance. After undergoing four weeks of dive training using each of the three positions, ten developmental level swimmers completed three 20 m sprint trials in each position. Results indicated that the neutral and rear-weighted positions produced faster times to 15 m (p less than .01) when compared to the front-weighted position. Starting position did not affect the swimmer's velocity between 4.5 and 5.5 m or between 14.5 and 15.5 m (p = .50). Developmental level swimmers should choose between a neutral-weighted or rear-weighted position on the new OSB11 starting blocks.

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Title: The effect of different kick start positions on OMEGA OSB11 blocks on free swimming time to 15 m in developmental level swimmers
Authors: Heidi Barlow (Author) - University of Sydney
Mark Halaki (Author) - University of Sydney
Max Stuelcken (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Andrew Greene (Author) - University of Sydney
Peter J Sinclair (Author) - University of Sydney
Publication details: Human Movement Science, Vol.34(1), pp.178-186
Publisher: Elsevier BV, North-Holland
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2014.02.002
ISSN: 0167-9457
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99447776202621
Output Type: Journal article

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