Understanding successful and unsuccessful landings of aerial maneuver variations in professional surfing

Although performing aerial maneuvers can increase wave score and winning potential in competitive surfing, the critical features underlying successful aerial performance have not been systematically investigated. This study aimed to analyze highly skilled aerial maneuver performance and to identify...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports 2018-05, Vol.28 (5), p.1615-1624
Main Authors: Forsyth, J. R., Riddiford‐Harland, D. L., Whitting, J. W., Sheppard, J. M., Steele, J. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
athletes
qualitative analysis
skill analysis
sports
surfboard riding
Surfing
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Summary:Although performing aerial maneuvers can increase wave score and winning potential in competitive surfing, the critical features underlying successful aerial performance have not been systematically investigated. This study aimed to analyze highly skilled aerial maneuver performance and to identify the critical features associated with successful or unsuccessful landing. Using video recordings of the World Surf League's Championship Tour, every aerial performed during the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final heats from the 11 events in the 2015 season was viewed. From this, 121 aerials were identified with the Frontside Air (n = 15) and Frontside Air Reverse (n = 67) being selected to be qualitatively assessed. Using chi‐squared analyses, a series of key critical features, including landing over the center of the surfboard (FS Air χ2 = 14.00, FS Air Reverse χ2 = 26.61; P 
ISSN:0905-7188
1600-0838
DOI:10.1111/sms.13055