Tumbling
Tumbling is a dynamic activity performed in both gymnastics and tumbling disciplines. Linear and angular momentum produced during the approach phase is used during the final takeoff phase along with appropriate muscle activation time histories to produce the necessary linear and angular momentum at takeoff to perform a particular skill. The following papers investigate the technique used during the final takeoff phase and flight to perform various tumbling movements.
Publications
- Rosamond, E.L. and Yeadon, M.R. 2009. The biomechanical design of a training aid for a backward handspring in gymnastics. Sports Engineering 11, 187-193.
- King, M.A. and Yeadon, M.R. 2004. Maximising somersault rotation in tumbling. Journal of Biomechanics 37, 471-477.
- King, M.A. and Yeadon, M.R. 2003. Coping with perturbations to a layout somersault in tumbling. Journal of Biomechanics 36, 921-927.
- Yeadon, M.R. and King, M.A. 2002. Evaluation of a torque driven simulation model of tumbling. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 18, 195-206.
- Yeadon, M.R. and Kerwin, D.G. 1999. Contributions of twisting techniques used in backward somersaults with one twist. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 15, 152-165.
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