The test group included 10 junior male gymnasts of the age 9 to 12. This study presents the experience of applying the method of kinematic analysis in the managing the training process of junior gymnasts on the example of mastering three basic gymnastic skills. The kinematic analysis of gymnastic skills performance is a widely used research method in sports science. Differences in elbow joint internal adduction moment and elbow joint compression force indicated that the T-shape technique may prevent elbow joint complex overload and reduces potential of elbow injuries. The key conclusions were, the T-shape technique reduces vertical, anterior-posterior and resultant ground reaction forces. Effect-size statistics determined differences between each hand position. Synchronized kinematic (3D-automated motion analysis system 240 Hz) and kinetic (force plate 1200 Hz) data were collected for each trial. An international level active male gymnast performed 15 successful trials of a round-off from a hurdle step to back handspring with three different hand positions (parallel (5), T-shape (5) and reverse (5)). Previous research has focused on female gymnastics and as such the aim of the current study was to investigate key elbow joint injury risk factors including impact forces, elbow joint kinetics, and kinematics during different roundoff techniques in male artistic gymnastics. Differences in joint elbow moments and elbow kinematics indicated that the "T" position may prevent elbow joint complex and reduces potential of elbow injuries.Įlbow lesions are a potential reason for ending a gymnastics career, and presents a real concern for coaches, scientist and clinicians. In conclusion "T" position of the second hand reduces vertical and anterior-posterior ground reaction forces. Effect size statistics were used to establish differences in means. The gymnast performed 10 trials of a round-off from a hurdle step to back handspring with a "parallel" hand position and 10 trials with a "T" shape hand position. A motion-capture system consisting of eight infrared cameras were employed to collect the kinematic data. Two force plates were used to determine ground reaction forces. One international level active female gymnast from the Czech Republic participated in this study. The aim of this study was to determine whether differences in hand position during the round-off may influence the ground reaction forces and elbow joint moments in female artistic gymnastics. Pete has a tremendous amount of experience and education in working with all levels of athletes and loves working with anyone that wants to learn gymnastics.The round-off is a fundamental gymnastics skill and a key movement in the development of elite female gymnasts. During this time he has demonstrated his growth and development as a coach by being awarded the 2008 USAG Assistant Coach of the year, the 20 ECAC (Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference), Assistant Coach of the Year, and the prestigious 2006, 2008, and the 2014 NCAA Eastern Region Coach of the Year Awards. Pete has been coaching at W&M for over 20 years.
Upon graduation from W&M with a Degree in Education, he was brought on as the Assistant Men's Gymnastics coach for the college. Pete's Coaching career began in college in the recreational classes held at W&M. Pete also helped his team earn the National Academic Team Championship for the Collegiate Gymnastics Association. In 1992, Pete was voted in as team captain and won the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship All Around Competition. He also ranked first in William and Mary’s all-time parallel bar records, third on high bar, fourth in the all around, eighth on floor exercise, rings and vaulting and 10th on pommel horse. He is one of four gymnasts at William and Mary that achieved the remarkable distinction of ranking in the all-time top 10 on every event during his college career.
Beach and then received a scholarship to compete for the College of William & Mary for four years. Coach Pete has over 30 years of competitive gymnastics and coaching experience.