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Analysing running mechanics
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2. The Importance of Assessing Running Mechanics in
Developing Athletes
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler
Date: 11/12/10
3. Running Mechanics
Overview:
• Why is it important to run with proper mechanics?
• What are we looking for?
• How do we observe?
• A three dimensional understanding!
• Mechanics 101
• What is the path to improving running mechanics?
• Video analysis of a developing sprinter
• Suggestions for improving this athlete
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
4. Running Mechanics
Why Proper Mechanics?
• Greater efficiency
• Greater force production: maximise the stretch shortening cycle
• Injury Prevention:
• better dissipation & return of forces through the tissues & structures
• Maintenance of sound posture:
• length tension relationships
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
5. Running Mechanics
What are we looking for?
• Range of Motion
• Symmetry of Movement: left & right
• Speed of Movement
• Sequencing of Gross to Fine Movements
• Reflexiveness / Reactiveness of Movement Pattern
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
6. Running Mechanics
How do we Observe?
• Easier to observe movement patterns in slower activities. BUT!
• Develop a systematic observation process: reproducible
• Start from the feet up
• Start from the head down
• Start from the core out
• Target specific areas of interest
• Observe from multiple angles
• Use technology: review and share lots of video
• Ask a fellow coach you trust to review with you
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
8. Deep Front Line Back & Front Functional Lines
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
9. Running Mechanics
Mechanics 101: Common Causes of Difficulty
• Posture: poor alignment
• Feet: excessive pronation / suppination
• Pelvis: anterior tilt & impact on lumbar / sacral region
• Shoulder Girdle: protracted & medial rotation
• Head and Neck: forward head posture
• Relaxation: level of tension
• Strength: static & dynamic
• Flexibility: functional range of motion
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
10. Running Mechanics
Mechanics 101: Common resultants of these issues
• Inability to hold neutral alignment
• Less stable
• Excessive hip & knee extension at full speed
• Reduction in hip flexion
• Foot strikes well in front of centre of gravity
• Plantar flexion: pointy toes
• Decreased mobility through spinal column: transverse plane
• Ultimately: less efficient use of energy stores / intensity of effort
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
11. Running Mechanics
Pelvic position & influence on one phase of stride mechanics
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
12. Running Mechanics
GO TO VIDEO
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
13. Running Mechanics
Mechanics 101: How do we fix this?
• Proper cueing through specific activities
• Appropriate strengthening & the development of range of motion
• Quality: train in recovered states & minimise the volume of training
under (excessive) fatigue
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10
14. Running Mechanics
You can develop sound mechanics in every athlete you coach!
It simply requires understanding, application and patience
Presentation prepared by: Kevin Tyler Date: 11/12/10