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Kinematical differences of handstand technique

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the kinematic parameters which define the handstand technique by the certain phases of its execution between different levels of quality in relation to a handstand model of an elite gymnast. Methods: The participants were five second-year students of the Faculty of Kinesiology and have already completed the Artistic Gymnastics 1. The participants were selected by choice, after being evaluated from 1 to 5 grades by three gymnastics experts. Different handstand techniques were compared with a model of handstand which was performed by an elite gymnast. The sample of variables consisted of kinematic parameters that were extracted from the key positions of certain handstand phases. Kinematic parameters were extracted with the program package MVN Studio BIOMECH Software (Xsens North America Inc.), and their processing was done by the ANOVA analysis. Results: The results show that there was no statistically significant distinction between the kinematic variables of the participants and the model of the gymnast, but differences were visible in the descriptive parameters. Also, they were different on a scale of 1 to 5 grades, as estimated by the gymnastics experts. Discussion: A handstand is considered as a basic acrobatic element which is an essential part of a large number of complex elements on gymnastics apparatus. It is of importance to mention that methodical and didactical principles need to be followed during learning and mastering of the technique (Uzunov, 2008 ; Živčić Marković & Krističević, 2016). Although acquired data indicates that there is no statistically significant distinction between the execution of participants and the model of handstand technique, while descriptive results display large differences in quality of the technique. Other investigations show that the most difference was in the time needed for execution and angles in shoulder joints during all phases of handstand execution (Kerwin & Trewartha 2001 ; Kochanowicz et al. 2015).

kinematic parameters ; handstand technique ; gymnasts

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