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What factors did Dowling and Vamos examine in predicting vertical jump performance?
Kinematic, kinetic, and temporal factors
Dowling and Vamos (1993) conducted research on these factors.
According to Adamson and Whitney, what are better predictors of jump height than peak instantaneous power?
Factors like peak force, the ratio of negative to positive impulse, and the shape of the positive impulse phase
This suggests a more nuanced understanding of performance metrics.
What do force-time and power-time plots represent in the context of vertical jumps?
They show predictors measured across jumpers of different skill levels
These plots help visualize performance differences.
What are the two hand segment motion patterns analyzed in the text?
Similar to shot put and boxing punch
These patterns highlight different acceleration strategies.
What characterizes the solid line motion pattern?
Rapid acceleration, reaches 2 m/s in ~0.8 seconds, shorter movement time
This pattern is more suited for boxing.
What characterizes the dashed line motion pattern?
Delayed acceleration, reaches 2.4 m/s in ~1 second, higher final velocity
This pattern is suited for shot put.
What is the relationship between task-specific motor learning and motion efficiency?
Task-specific motor learning impacts motion efficiency
This indicates that practice in specific tasks enhances performance.
What does ballistic performance depend on?
Instantaneous power
This is crucial for explosive movements like jumps and throws.
Can peak power be increased through training?
Yes, abilities can be improved through training despite genetic differences
This suggests that while genetics play a role, training can enhance performance.
What are the training challenges mentioned for increasing peak power?
Easier to increase strength at low velocity than at high velocity; aerobic and anaerobic power improvements are more achievable than instantaneous power
This outlines the difficulties athletes face in training.
What evidence is there of plasticity in peak power?
Changes in peak power have been documented despite challenges
This indicates that training can lead to significant improvements.
What training strategies for peak power are suggested by Markovic & Mikulic?
Plyometrics and task specificity, stimuli targeting neural strength gains, and physiological adaptations
These strategies are aimed at maximizing power output.
