Associations between the performance of scoring manoeuvres and lower-body strength and power in elite surfers
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
20718
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine whether any significant associations were present between lower-body strength and power, and the performance of turning and aerial manoeuvres in elite surfing athletes. Eighteen competitive male surfers performed a battery of physical tests (countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), and isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP)) during a single session, in addition to having their performance of turning and aerial manoeuvres ranked from highest to lowest. Significant associations were identified between turning manoeuvre ranking and; peak force in the CMJ, SJ and IMTP (ϱ=−0.737, pppp=0.02; ϱ=−0.529, p=0.02, respectively). No significant associations were identified between aerial manoeuvre ranking and any strength and power variables. These results suggest that surfing athletes that exhibit greater lower-body isometric and dynamic strength, and power also perform higher scoring turning manoeuvres during wave riding.
DOI
10.1260/1747-9541.10.5.911
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Secomb, J.L., Lundgren, L., Tran, T., King, A., Nimphius, S., Sheppard, J.M., Farley, O.R. (2015). Associations between the performance of scoring manoeuvres and lower-body strength and power in elite surfers. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 10(5) 911-918. Available here