High jumping
These articles use computer simulation models of high jumping to address questions such as how the approach speed, leg plant angle and knee angle at touchdown affect high jumping performance and why elite jumpers use a curved approach.
Publications
- Wilson, C., King, M.A. and Yeadon, M.R. 2011. The effects of initial conditions and takeoff technique on running jumps for height and distance. Journal of Biomechanics 44, 2207-2212.
- Wilson, C., Yeadon, M.R. and King, M.A. 2007. Considerations that affect optimised simulation in a running jump for height. Journal of Biomechanics 40, 3155-3161.
- Wilson, C., King, M.A. and Yeadon, M.R. 2006. Determination of subject specific model parameter visco-elastic elements. Journal of Biomechanics, 39, 1883-1890.
- King, M.A., Wilson, C. and Yeadon, M.R. 2006. Evaluation of a torque-driven model of jumping for height. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 22, 264-274.
- Tan, J.C.C. and Yeadon, M. R. 2005. Why do high jumpers use a curved approach? Journal of Sports Sciences 23, 775-780.
- Greig, M.P. and Yeadon, M.R. 2000. The influence of touchdown parameters on the performance of a high jumper. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 16, 367-378.
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