Biomechanics, performance analysis and the coach

Biomechanics is the scientifi c discipline concerned with the forces acting on the athlete and the effects produced by these forces (Bartlett, 1997, 1999). At high level sport, precise technique execution is critical, and the best performance improvement and adjustment comes from careful attention to detail (Hall, 2007; Hay, 1993). It is therefore crucial that the coach has a good understanding of biomechanics.