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Recent Advances in Sports Biomechanics and Physiology

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Physics General".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 1143

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Laboratory for Sports Games, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: basketball; sport games; fatigue; kinematics; kinetics
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Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, "Recent Advances in Sports Biomechanics and Physiology", aims to highlight the importance of biomechanical and physiological analysis. This collection of papers highlights innovative research that enhances athletic performance, reduces injury risk, and optimizes training methodologies. One of the fundamental aspects of the training process is the implementation of certain movement structures in the situational conditions of the competition in order to promote easy adaptation of the organism to the mentioned challenges. Key topics include advanced motion analysis techniques, wearable technology, and biomechanical modeling, all of which provide deeper insights into athlete movements and performance metrics. Additionally, this Special Issue explores the physiological responses to various training regimens and different types of training stimuli and conditions, as well as the role of the subsequent muscle and cardiovascular adaptations. By integrating biomechanics and physiology, this Special Issue presents a holistic approach to understanding and improving athletic performance. Researchers, coaches, and sports professionals will find valuable information on the latest tools, methods, and applications designed to optimize sport performance. This Special Issue not only showcases current trends but also paves the way for future innovations in the dynamic field of sports biomechanics and physiology.

Dr. Tomislav Rupčić
Dr. Francisco Ruiz
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Keywords

  • kinetic analysis
  • kinematic analysis
  • training loads
  • situational efficiency
  • diagnostic techniques and procedures
  • physiological adaptations
  • motion analysis
  • muscle and cardiovascular adaptations
  • motion analysis

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The Influence of Effective Mass on the Striking Force of Lead Jab and Rear Cross Punches of Boxers
by Dariusz Mosler, Jakub Kacprzak and Jacek Wąsik
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(17), 7785; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14177785 - 3 Sep 2024
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Background: Modern combat sports, including boxing, categorize participants by body mass to ensure fairness and safety. The effective mass, or the ability to maximize body mass during a punch, significantly impacts striking force. This study aims to explore the relationship between effective mass [...] Read more.
Background: Modern combat sports, including boxing, categorize participants by body mass to ensure fairness and safety. The effective mass, or the ability to maximize body mass during a punch, significantly impacts striking force. This study aims to explore the relationship between effective mass and striking force in lead jab and rear cross punches of boxers. Material and methods: Thirteen male boxers with an average body mass of 90.6 kg and average height of 184 cm participated. The study employed an AMTI MC12-2K force plate (AMTI, Watertown, MA, USA) and Noraxon Ultium EMG sensors (Noraxon, Scottsdale, AZ, USA) to measure impact force and acceleration. Each boxer performed five maximum-force strikes with both lead jab and rear cross techniques. Results: The rear cross punch generated significantly higher ground reaction force (1709.28 ± 486.62 N) compared to the lead jab (1182.56 ± 250.81 N). However, effective mass values were similar for both punches: lead jab (18.95 ± 5.29 kg, 21.51% of body mass) and rear cross (18.50 ± 5.56 kg, 21.04% of body mass). Higher body mass and longer training tenure positively correlated with higher effective mass. An inverse relationship was found between fist acceleration and effective mass. Conclusions: Effective mass plays a crucial role in punch biomechanics, with similar utilization between lead jab and rear cross punches despite the latter’s higher force. Training focused on optimizing body mass utilization and refining punch techniques can enhance punch effectiveness. Full article
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