Key performance indicators and leg positioning for the kick-start in competitive swimmers
David Burkhardt, Dennis‐Peter Born, Navrag B. Singh, Katja Oberhofer, Sergio Carradori, Suzanne Sinistaj, Silvio Lorenzetti
Abstract
< 0.001) for the back compared to the front plate in any start position investigated. Therefore, swimmers are encouraged to position the strong leg in the back.
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