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Biomechanical Analysis and Measurement of Vertical Jump as a Performance Indicator in Basketball

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Author: Suegnet Meyer

Introduction

Vertical jump (VJ) determines explosive lower limb power (Linthorne, 2001). This discussion highlights the VJ kinetic and kinematic pattern and the biomechanical factors maximising vertical jump height (VJH). Furthermore, VJ measurements are analysed and VJ as a basketball performance measure is assessed.

1. Kinetic & Kinematic analysis

Various VJ techniques take place in a sagittal plane. The squat jump (SJ) starts from a stationary semi-squat position excluding the pre-stretching phase. The countermovement jump (CMJ) phases: Continue reading →

London 3×3 Basketball Tournament in Aid of UNICEF

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The winning team - Broken Ankles, receiving their medals and a trophy
The winning team – Broken Ankles, receiving their trophy
11/01/2012: LDN Basketball, a London-based basketball club, organised a 3×3 basketball tournament on Saturday 7 January. 3×3 Basketball is a new discipline being promoted by the International Basketball Federation – FIBA. The tournament’s aim wasn’t just to showcase the 3×3 Basketball format in a fun environment, but also to raise funds and lend support to UNICEF’s mission – helping underprivileged children around the world. Continue reading →