Motion and Mechanics

At the end of this section you should be able to:

  • Describe the difference between linear, angular and general motion.
  • Understand the effect and application of force on sporting techniques.
  • Apply 3 of Newton’s Laws of Motion to sporting examples.
  • Describe the mechanical principles around stability and why some activities need more than others.
  • Apply this knowledge to analysis and improvement of sporting techniques.
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