Abstract
In order to achieve optimal shooting performance, athletes need to make postural stability adjustments at an optimal level. The aim of this study was to investigate plantar pressure distributions of shooters during shooting performance. Twelve air pistol shooters (Elite, n=6; Novice, n=6) volunteered to participate in the study. Plantar pressure assessments [total foot, forefoot, midfoot, and hind foot maximal force (MF)(N), peak pressure (PP)(kPa), and mean pressure (MP)(kPa) during 10 shots were examined using the PEDAR® insole system. It was found that right total foot MF, MP and hind foot PP values of the novice group were higher than elite group. In left foot, elite group’s left total foot, forefoot and hind foot PP; left forefoot MF and MP values were higher than novice group’s (p
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