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Art And Science Of Hammer Throwing (1)
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This Book Is The First Indepth Introduction Into The Modern Technique Of Hammer Throwing, Based On The Broad Application Of The Laws Of Physics To Rationalize The Technique. It Is Addressed To Coaches, Throwers, And Specialists In Biomechanics And Physics Of Sports. It Is A Result Of A Collaboration Of The Twotime Olympic Champion, World Champion, And The Current World Record Holder Yuri Sedykh And The Physicist And Coach Dr. Vladimir Strelnitski. The Book Consists Of Two Major Parts (Part 1 And Part 2), The Conclusions, And The Addendum. Part 1 Is Dedicated To The General Characteristics Of The Hammer/Thrower Motion. It Begins With A Brief Review Of The Basic Newtonian Mechanics For Rectilinear And Rotational Motion. The Acquaintance With Such Fundamental Notions As The Reference Frame, The Linear And Angular Momentum, The Forces And Torques As The Causes Of, Respectively, The Linear And Angular Acceleration, Are Helpful In Understanding Various Elements Of Technique And The Ways Of Increasing Their Efficiency. The Rest Of Part 1 Is Dedicated To Several Rarely (Or Never) Discussed Aspects Of The Theory Of Hammer Throwing: The Axes Of Rotation, The Origin Of The Force Accelerating The Hammer Along Its Orbit, The Usefulness Of The Notion Of Centrifugal Force (Often Undeservingly Denigrated As Fictitious), And The Usefulness Of The Effect Of Hammer Hanging Due To Gravity. Part 2 Is A Thorough Discussion Of The Hammer Throw Technique. The Authors Emphasize The Conventionality Of Any Division Of The Throw Into Phases. They Put Forward Their Working Definition Of The Beginning Of A Turn (The Beginning Of The Hammer Acceleration After The Right Foot Landing), And They Single Out The Traditional Phases Of The Preliminary Winds, The Turns, And The Delivery. The Traditional Division Of A Turn Into The Doublesupport And Singlesupport Phases Partially Overlaps With The Authors' Division Of A Turn Into The Power Phase And Inertial Phase. Each Of The Throw Phases Is Discussed In Detail. The Authors Introduce Two New Concepts That Help The Discussion: The Neutral Position Of The Thrower (The Key Position Separating The Power Phase Of A Turn From Its Inertial Phase), And The Point X (The Point Where The Lash Of The Hammer As A Whip Is Attached To The Whip'S HandleThe Torso And The Arms). Part 2 Ends With A Section Discussing The Most Typical Technical Errors And The Ways Of Their Correction And A Section Describing A Few Useful Drills Helping To Master The Most Challenging Elements Of Technique. The Conclusions Summarize The Major Ideas And Findings Discussed In The Book. The Addendum, Besides Some Visual Material, Contains Several Sections Dedicated To Those Aspects Of The Theory Of Hammer Throwing That Require More Mathematical Rigor And The Use Of Calculus. These Sections Will Probably Be Most Interesting To Specialists In Sports Biomechanics And Kinesiology.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Art and Science of Hammer Throwing'? A: The book provides an in-depth introduction to the modern technique of hammer throwing, emphasizing the application of physics principles to improve technique.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Yuri Sedykh, a two-time Olympic champion and world record holder, and Dr. Vladimir Strelnitski, a physicist and coach.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 116 pages.
- Q: What are the main sections of the book? A: The book is divided into two major parts, followed by Conclusions and an Addendum.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in hammer throwing? A: Yes, the book is addressed to coaches and throwers of all levels, providing foundational insights into the technique and physics of hammer throwing.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Art and Science of Hammer Throwing' published? A: The book was published on September 15, 2018.
- Q: Does the book include any practical drills? A: Yes, the book includes sections describing useful drills to help master challenging elements of hammer throwing technique.
- Q: What unique concepts does the book introduce regarding hammer throwing technique? A: The authors introduce concepts like the 'neutral position' of the thrower and 'Point X,' which are essential for understanding the phases of the throw.
- Q: Are there any mathematical sections in the book? A: Yes, the Addendum contains sections that require mathematical rigor and calculus, aimed at specialists in sports biomechanics and kinesiology.