The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques

by James G. Hay

Recognized both nationally and internationally as the leading reference guide in the field, this volume provides a scientific basis for analyzing the various sports techniques used in baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, softball, swimming, and track and field's running, jumping, and throwing. KEY TOPICS: The book explains how these techniques are used by first considering the basic factors involved in the performance of each technique, then discusses the current controversies and latest research findings surrounding each technique ... includes revised coverage of track and field -- the sport in which the most important research advances have been made ... discusses basic biomechanical concepts in order, from simple to complex, with each new concept building upon the last ... covers often overlooked aspects such as impulse, mechanical energy, lift and drag, and the segmentation method of locating the center of gravity of an athlete ... provides coverage of forms of motion, linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, and fluid mechanics ... plus, contains new and revised illustrations throughout. Ideal for sports trainers, therapists, and anyone involved in biomechanics.

544 pages, Paperback

First published April 8, 1993

Reviews

[Edgars Bernāns · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read for students! A good read for me as well.

[David Fish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Despite being a book from the 90's, it has a lot of content that is still relevant today. The sequencing was well done in terms of providing the concepts then applying them to each sport. Also, the amount of information that covered each sport, such as the different events in track and the various strokes in swimming, allowed for a great comprehensive look at each sport and how to focus/prepare for developing certain aspects in executing those parts.