Publications by authors named "Tsun-Te Liu"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates how elite taekwondo athletes adjust their kicking mechanics when targeting protective gear set at different heights.
- Twenty top male athletes performed side-kicks while their movements were recorded using a 3D motion capture system.
- The findings show that higher targets lead to increased linear velocities in the pelvis and lower limbs during the kick's leg-lifting phase, and athletes must adapt both linear and rotational movements for optimal performance based on target height.
The roundhouse kick is one of the most widely applied techniques in a taekwondo competition. Because the scoring system of taekwondo has been changed, the skill of roundhouse kick has been affected. Therefore, coaches and athletes are attempting to better understand how to control the movement of the kick to gain points more effectively.
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