Abstract
Rhythmic gymnastics is considered the foundational basis for all types of gymnastics and is one of the sports that has witnessed significant development during recent Olympic, continental, and world competitions, reaching a level of performance characterized by creativity and innovation. The motor performance of sports skills involves many difficulties, and to address these challenges, this performance must be subjected to scientific research from multiple perspectives, including biomechanics. Through biomechanics, the details of movement are understood, and strengths and weaknesses are identified. Researchers working in the field of artistic gymnastics training and following the progress of gymnastics in Iraq have observed a decline in the performance level of the national team athletes on the vault apparatus compared to the international level. This decline is attributed to coaches’ limited awareness of biomechanics and motion analysis, leading to an inability to apply biomechanical principles in executing gymnastic movements, which negatively affected performance development. This motivated the conduct of the present study, which aimed to identify some biomechanical variables in the Arabian vault followed by a tucked backward somersault on the vault apparatus and to examine the relationship between these biomechanical variables among female athletes. The research sample included national team players who were intentionally selected. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, and the results indicated that the sample was able to master the phase preceding the take-off. This was evident through the effective use of variables related to take-off time, hand support time, second flight time, and hip height at take-off. The researchers attributed the numerous non-significant correlations to the clear differences in skill levels and the small sample size. Therefore, the researchers recommend emphasizing reducing the performance gap among players and supporting the national team by recruiting new athletes.
First Page
152
Last Page
161
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Abdul Karim, Intisar Kazem; Abdul Majid, Manal Abboud; and Abboud, Zina Abdulsalam
(2016)
"The Biokinematic Analysis of the Arabian Jump Followed by a Tucked Aerial Cartwheel on the Vaulting Table for Women,"
Modern Sport: Vol. 15:
Iss.
3, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54702/2708-3454.1559
