The dynamics of seated shot put: a case study example of pole grip optimisation
The impact of pole position in seated shot put has been a key research question both in the previous literature and for coaches in the field. The aims of this research were to understand the dynamics of seated shot put and to investigate the impact of changing pole grip height on trunk parameters. T...
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| author | Connor J. Holdback Rony Ibrahim David S. Haydon David S. Haydon Paul Grimshaw Paul Grimshaw Paul Grimshaw Richard Kelso Richard Kelso Ross A. Pinder |
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| description | The impact of pole position in seated shot put has been a key research question both in the previous literature and for coaches in the field. The aims of this research were to understand the dynamics of seated shot put and to investigate the impact of changing pole grip height on trunk parameters. Three grip heights are compared: the athlete's standard grip, 75 mm higher than standard, and 75 mm lower than standard, to determine which grip produced greater angular velocity and power at the trunk. In addition, a post-analysis intervention was implemented following this investigation where the athlete completed four weeks of training (8 sessions) with a grip height that was indicated to be superior. The trunk was found to provide the largest contribution to the movement, with a 64% of the total velocity contribution. A lower grip height was found to generate greater power and velocity in trunk rotation and flexion when compared to higher grip heights. When assessed over the intervention period, the lower grip height showed an increased rate of improvement throughout, and a performance advantage over the standard grip after just four sessions. This research demonstrates that pole grip height can impact athlete biomechanical parameters and may improve overall performance given sufficient time. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-39f2a61db07e4b20969d46b54e1685a02025-01-20T07:19:48ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672025-01-01710.3389/fspor.2025.15094351509435The dynamics of seated shot put: a case study example of pole grip optimisationConnor J. Holdback0Rony Ibrahim1David S. Haydon2David S. Haydon3Paul Grimshaw4Paul Grimshaw5Paul Grimshaw6Richard Kelso7Richard Kelso8Ross A. Pinder9School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, SA, AustraliaCollege of Sport Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, QatarSouth Australian Sports Institute, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaAthletics Australia, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaSchool of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, SA, AustraliaCollege of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, QatarAllied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaSchool of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, SA, AustraliaAllied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaPerformance Insights & Innovation, Paralympics Australia, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaThe impact of pole position in seated shot put has been a key research question both in the previous literature and for coaches in the field. The aims of this research were to understand the dynamics of seated shot put and to investigate the impact of changing pole grip height on trunk parameters. Three grip heights are compared: the athlete's standard grip, 75 mm higher than standard, and 75 mm lower than standard, to determine which grip produced greater angular velocity and power at the trunk. In addition, a post-analysis intervention was implemented following this investigation where the athlete completed four weeks of training (8 sessions) with a grip height that was indicated to be superior. The trunk was found to provide the largest contribution to the movement, with a 64% of the total velocity contribution. A lower grip height was found to generate greater power and velocity in trunk rotation and flexion when compared to higher grip heights. When assessed over the intervention period, the lower grip height showed an increased rate of improvement throughout, and a performance advantage over the standard grip after just four sessions. This research demonstrates that pole grip height can impact athlete biomechanical parameters and may improve overall performance given sufficient time.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1509435/fullparalympicsportdisabilitybiomechanicsseated throw |
| spellingShingle | Connor J. Holdback Rony Ibrahim David S. Haydon David S. Haydon Paul Grimshaw Paul Grimshaw Paul Grimshaw Richard Kelso Richard Kelso Ross A. Pinder The dynamics of seated shot put: a case study example of pole grip optimisation Frontiers in Sports and Active Living paralympic sport disability biomechanics seated throw |
| title | The dynamics of seated shot put: a case study example of pole grip optimisation |
| title_full | The dynamics of seated shot put: a case study example of pole grip optimisation |
| title_fullStr | The dynamics of seated shot put: a case study example of pole grip optimisation |
| title_full_unstemmed | The dynamics of seated shot put: a case study example of pole grip optimisation |
| title_short | The dynamics of seated shot put: a case study example of pole grip optimisation |
| title_sort | dynamics of seated shot put a case study example of pole grip optimisation |
| topic | paralympic sport disability biomechanics seated throw |
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