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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Playing surface"”.
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The effect of playing and training surface on vertical jump height in elite junior male volleyball players : a pilot study
… previous research has not considered the optimum surface for these training techniques. The aim of this research was to determine which training and/or playing surface is most beneficial in maximising vertical jump height for volleyball players. Attainment of such knowledge will not only assist …
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A Framework for Analysis of Softball Pitching, as Applied to Legal and Illegal Pitches
… softball pitchers to legally disengage from the playing surface while delivering a pitch, this study develops a framework to analyze and compare the legal drag, legal leap, and illegal replant pitching techniques. By developing a pose estimation algorithm and Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) for …
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Design considerations for retractable-roof stadia
… from weather for spectators, a natural grass playing surface for players, and new sources of revenue for owners. The first retractable-roof stadium in North America, the Rogers Centre, has hosted numerous successful events but cost the city of Toronto over CA$500 million. Today, there are five …
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New Technologies for Evaluating Putting Green Surface Characteristics
… (ii) the ability of the turfgrass to exist as a playing surface, as it interacts with the golf ball. For golf course superintendents, accurately and efficiently assessing moisture levels and nutrient status are critical for guiding maintenance practices. This research sought to examine new ways …
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Species and Cultural Management of Earthworms on Golf Course Turf in Arkansas and Oklahoma
… and nutrient-rich aggregates (casts) on the soil surface. In low-cut turfgrass systems, such as golf course greens, tees, and fairways, surface casting can result in a muddy playing surface, ball roll issues, weed and pest invasion, reduced aesthetics, surface softening, and reduced …
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The epidemiology of injuries in South African high school soccer players
… in the Tembisa schools, was followed over one playing season. All practice and match hours were recorded and specific injury report forms were completed by all the coaches. All injured players were then referred to the principal investigator (JR) for detailed examination to document injuries. …
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Quantifying Field Variability Effects on Surface Performance and Athletes
… field variability refers to differences in surface conditions within or between athletic fields, often influenced by several factors. In the U.S. transition zone, turfgrass stressors like spring dead spot (SDS; Ophiosphaerella spp.) and winter injury are common on bermudagrass (Cynodon …
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Identification of risk factors for lower limb injuries in female athletes
… hyperextension; family history; Body Mass Index; playing surface; tibial slope; muscular strength, flexibility and coordination; psychological factors; and sex hormones. <br/><br/>Chapter 2, novel normative data for female athletes obtained from field-based testing is presented. The measures …
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Injury Surveillance to Implementation: Strategies to Ameliorate Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries in New Zealand
… 7) describes aetiology, injury mechanisms, the playing surface, equipment standards and injury prevention strategy development processes. To formulate strategy an injury prevention model Translating Research into Injury Prevention Practice (TRIPP) six-stage framework underpins thesis progression …