Chapter 22. Hammer Throwing: Problems and Prospects
- Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky
Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch22
Copyright © 2000 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
Additional Information
How to Cite
Bartonietz, K. (2008) Hammer Throwing: Problems and Prospects, in Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (ed V. M. Zatsiorsky), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch22
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632053926
Online ISBN: 9780470693797
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- hammer throwing;
- hammer-throwers;
- parameters of release;
- release velocity;
- thrower-hammer system
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
The Evolution of Olympic Hammer Throwing
Biomechanical Basics of Hammer Throwing
Biomechanical Characteristics of World-Class Performances
Biomechanical Characteristics of Training Exercises
Implications of Biomechanics for Training
References