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1 Biomechanics
Synopsis	p. 3
Influence of Footwear on In-Shoe Loading for Different Soil Densities	p. 5
Validation of a Full-Body Computer Simulation Model for the Golf Drive for Clubs of Differing Length	p. 11
Measurement of Hand Palm Pressures in "La Pelota Vasca" Game	p. 17
Analysis of the Relationship Between Mechanical Properties and Players' Perception of the Balls in a Spanish Traditional Sport: "La Pilota Valenciana"	p. 23
Biomechanical Analysis of Running on 3rd Generation Artificial Soccer Turf	p. 29
Evaluation of Energy Expenditure Rate During Continuous Upper Body Cyclic Exercise	p. 35
2 Measurement Techniques
Synopsis	p. 43
Use of the Infrared Based Motion Capture System AS 200 in Sport Science	p. 45
Employing Modern Elements of Vehicle Navigation for Integrated Motion Measurement in Sport	p. 51
Time-Resolved Measurements of Grip Force During a Golf Shot	p. 57
Pacing Lights - A New Approach to Controlling Speed in the Gait Laboratory	p. 63
Measuring Equine Ground Reaction Forces	p. 69
Examination of a Swimming Dummy's Flow Field Using Laser Doppler Velocimetry	p. 75
Head Accelerations During Soccer Heading	p. 81
A new Six Component Dynamometer for Measuring Ground Reaction Forces in Alpine Skiing	p. 87
Measurement of Draw-Length Alterations in the Final Pull in Archery	p. 93
Power Measurement During Rowing	p. 99
3 Modeling Equipment
Synopsis	p. 107
Large Deflections during Bounce of Inflated Balls	p. 109
Finite Element Simulation of Ice Axe Pick Impact on a Semi-Rigid Surface	p. 115
Optimization of the Handbike's Drive Concept - Mathematical Approach	p. 121
Using CFD to Understand the Effects of Seam Geometry on Soccer Ball Aerodynamics	p. 127
Optimization of a Recurve Bow Riser Using Evolutionary Computing	p. 133
A Preliminary Investigation into Racing Motorcycle Aerodynamics	p. 139
A Comparison of Aerodynamic Drag of a Rugby Ball Using EFD and CFD	p. 145
4 Modelling Systems
Synopsis	p. 153
Relating Grip Characteristics to the Dynamic Response of Tennis Racquets	p. 155
Modelling the 'run-out' Throw in Cricket	p. 161
Simulation Analysis of Maneuvre in Skydiving	p. 167
The Measurement of Applied Pressure at Depth with Two Natural Soil Surfaces at Different Densities	p. 173
Methods of Simulation and Manipulation for the Evaluation of Figure Skating Jumps	p. 179
Computer-Aided Football Training: Exploiting Advances in Distributed Tactical Operations Research	p. 185
5 Modelling and Measurement Equipment in Skiiing
Synopsis	p. 193
Modeling of the Ski-Snow Contact for a Carved Turn	p. 195
Improvements of Simulating Approach for Ski Turn	p. 201
Influence of Ski Bending Stiffness on the Turning Radius of Alpine Skis at Different Edging Angles and Velocities	p. 207
Study on Modification of Ski Referring Characteristic of Ski Turn (Change of Width and Shoe Center)	p. 213
A Unified, Custom-built Measuring System for a Ski Athlete	p. 219
Analysis of Binding Loads in Snowboarding from Field Data Acquisition	p. 225
6 Climbing - Pulley Mechanics and Taping
Synopsis	p. 233
Biomechanical Properties of the A2 Pulley in Rock Climbers	p. 235
Biomechanics of Finger Pulleys during Climbing	p. 241
Biomechanical Model for the Determination of the Forces acting on the Pulley System	p. 247
Impact of "Taping" After Finger Flexor Tendon Pulley Ruptures in Rock Climbers	p. 253
Mechanical Influence of Finger Taping in Sport Climbing	p. 259
7 Climbing - Technical Aspects of Training and Performance
Synopsis	p. 267
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of Forearm Flexor Muscles in Rock Climbers - Evaluation of Physiological Standard Pressures	p. 269
Relation Between Specific Force Tests and Chained Degree in High Level Sport Climbers	p. 275
Dynamic Eccentric - Concentric Strength Training of the Finger Flexors to Improve Rock Climbing Performance	p. 281
Strength Measurement and Clinical Outcome after Conservatively Treated Pulley Ruptures in Climbers	p. 287
Evolvement and Experimentation of a New Interval Method for Strength Endurance Development	p. 291
8 Testing, Prototyping, Benchmarking
Synopsis	p. 299
Test Methods in the Development of Sports Equipment	p. 301
The Design and Implementation of a Crash Pad Evaluation System for Speed Skating	p. 307
Optimization of the Handbike's Drive Concept - Experimental Approach	p. 313
Sports Surfaces - Impact Assessment Tools	p. 319
Author Index	p. 325
Subject Index	p. 327