Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
What is the meaning of balancing?..............................................................................................................2
Discuss the importance of balancing?..........................................................................................................2
Jumping can be done for distance or for height. Name and describe the three phases of jumping that we
have.............................................................................................................................................................2
Describe how we perform sagittal and frontal movement on axis...............................................................4
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................4
References...................................................................................................................................................5

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Introduction
This assignment covers the definition balancing and its importance as well as the phases of
jumping and lastly a description of sagittal and frontal movement on axis.

What is the meaning of balancing?

(Ronglan & Aggerholm, 2014) Is the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement,
and coordination is the ability to move two or more body parts under control, smoothly and
efficiently. There are two types of balance: static and dynamic

Discuss the importance of balancing?

(Ronglan & Aggerholm, 2014) Having good balance helps in preventing falls, injury, and simply
making a person’s daily activities easier to perform. Improved balance and muscle group
coordination will naturally increase the body's ability to control itself during challenging tasks.
For athletes, this means improved agility, quicker reaction times, and improved overall
performance. Balance helps you prepare for sharp twists and lunges that can help you push past
defending players on the opposing team, and the muscles it works are incredibly important for
helping an athlete’s maneuver gracefully on the field. In addition, it promotes performance in all
sports because athletes have better control over the body and posture. Balance is easy to train
with simple exercises and sometimes with accessories.

Jumping can be done for distance or for height. Name and describe the three phases of
jumping that we have.

Kotzamanidis ( 2006) describes the three phases as follows:

The Approach

 2 or 4 strides lead into a checkpoint

 non-take off foot hits this checkpoint

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  followed by a curved five stride approach to the take-off point

 in the last 3 to 4 strides the athlete is inclined away from the bar

 final strides to be fast and hips kept high

Take off

 the take-off foot is slightly ahead of the athlete's body

 the take-off foot plant is an active flat down and back action
 the take-off foot is pointing towards a position halfway between the middle of the bar and
the far upright (10° to 20°)
 the take-off foot is in alignment with the take-off leg
 the hips are forward
 the inside shoulder is high
 the trunk is upright and leaning slightly back - not leaning towards the bar
 the hips are at 45° to the bar and the shoulders at 90°
 there is a quick and vigorous movement of the free limbs
 the inside shoulder does not drop in towards the bar
 rotation comes from the non-jumping side, i.e. the free leg and shoulder pulling across
the body
 the leg nearest the bar is driven up bent and high at the opposite upright, thigh and foot
parallel with the ground and lower leg vertical
 both arms are swung forwards and upwards with the free leg

Flight

 Once off the ground factors to look for in the flight:

 inside knee stays up at bar level

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  heels are pulled back towards the head (arching the back)
 knees bent and wide apart
 arms in a crucifix position or held by the side
 head back and looking towards the far back corner of the mat (forces the hips to stay
high)
 once the hips are over the bar, the legs are snapped straight from the knees
 landing on the shoulders

Describe how we perform sagittal and frontal movement on axis.

(Cole, G. K., Nigg, B. M., Ronsky, J. L., & Yeadon, M. R, 1993) Sagittal plane - a vertical plane
that divides the body into left and right sides. Flexion and extension types of movement occur in
this plane, eg kicking a football, chest pass in netball, walking, jumping, and squatting.  This line
runs from left to right through the centre of the body. For example, when a person performs a
somersault they rotate around this axis.

Frontal plane - passes from side to side and divides the body into the front and back. Abduction
and adduction movements occur in this plane, e.g. jumping jack exercises, raising and lowering
arms and legs sideways, cartwheel. This line runs from front to back through the centre of the
body. For example, when a person performs a cartwheel they are rotating about the sagittal axis.

Conclusion
The components that were covered in this paper may seem trivial, but an individual who
practices them may become a competent athlete.

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References

Ronglan, L. T., & Aggerholm, K. (2014). ‘Humour helps’: Elite sports coaching as a balancing
act. Sports Coaching Review, 3(1), 33-45

Kotzamanidis, C. (2006). Effect of plyometric training on running performance and vertical

jumping in prepubertal boys. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 20(2), 441-445.

Cole, G. K., Nigg, B. M., Ronsky, J. L., & Yeadon, M. R. (1993). Application of the joint
coordinate system to three-dimensional joint attitude and movement representation: a
standardization proposal.