Abstract
Due to its relevancy to point scoring, the spike is considered as one of the most important skills in fistball. Biomechanical analyses of this sport are very rare. In the present study, we performed a three-dimensional kinematic analysis of the fistball spike, which helps to specify performance parameters on a descriptive level. Recorded by four synchronized cameras (120 Hz) and linked to the motion capture software Simi Motion® 5.0, three female fistball players of the second German league (24–26 years, 1.63–1.69 m) performed several spikes under standardized conditions. Results show that the segment velocities of the arm reached their maximum successively from proximal to distal, following the principle of temporal coordination of single impulses. The wrist shows maximum speed when the fist hits the ball. The elbow joint angle performs a rapid transition from a strong flexion to a (almost) full extension; however, the extension is completed after the moment of ball impact. In contrast, the shoulder joint angle increases almost linearly until the fistball contact and decreases afterward. The findings can be used to optimize the training of the spike.
Highlights
Fistball is a traditional ball game in which two teams with five players play against each other on a field separated by a net
Based fact that only very little sport science research fistball available date, the of aim the present study was to was carrytoout, on out, a descriptive level, a level, three-dimensional kinematic analysis of the present study carry on a descriptive a three-dimensional kinematic spike in fistball
For example, how important it is to temporally coordinate the single impulses during the hitting phase in order to maximize the terminal speed of wrist and ball
Summary
Fistball is a traditional ball game in which two teams with five players play against each other on a field separated by a net. The idea of the game is to hit the ball with a part of the arm or the fist in such a way across the net that it is difficult or impossible for the other team to return it. The ball can be played directly or indirectly by three different players, the standard sequence consists of three elements: defense (trapping the ball), passing and offense (attacking shot/spike). Championships, national teams play against each other. The organization of these events is done by the International Fistball Association (IFA) [1], which was co-founded in 1960 by Germany, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria and Italy
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