Introduction to Sports Biomechanics: Analysing Human Movement ...

INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS BIOMECHANICS
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1 Initial ‘press’ – smooth entry of the hand into the water.
2 Outward scull – propulsive force generation by the arm moving outwards and
backwards through the water; this extends the acceleration path; the hand acts as a
hydrofoil.
3 Inward scull – propulsive force generation by the arm moving inwards and backwards
through the water; this extends the acceleration path; the hand acts as a
hydrofoil.
4 Recovery – moving the arm through the air for the next stroke.