The relationships between rugby ground pass accuracy and kinematic variables resulting from two different pelvic orientations

Introduction: Despite having been largely understudied, one of the crucial components of a team's success in rugby is accurate passing. This study identified biomechanical correlates of the rugby ground pass and accuracy performance. Methods: Sixteen club players (height 1.77 ± 0.04 m; mass 86....

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Published in:South African journal of sports medicine 2016-07, p.51
Main Authors: Green, A, Kerr, S, Olivier, B, Dafkin, C, McKinon, W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Biomechanics
Practice
Rugby football
Rugby football players
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Summary:Introduction: Despite having been largely understudied, one of the crucial components of a team's success in rugby is accurate passing. This study identified biomechanical correlates of the rugby ground pass and accuracy performance. Methods: Sixteen club players (height 1.77 ± 0.04 m; mass 86.8 ± 16.8 kg) undertook a combined total of 96 passes and their respective body kinematics were analysed concurrent with measurements of pass accuracy at 10 m. Two distinct types of body orientations were found to be utilised by the players: a side-on orientation (pelvic rotation >80°) and a front-on orientation (pelvic rotation
ISSN:1015-5163
DOI:10.17159/2078-516x/2016/v28i2a421