- Gaziantep Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi
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- Does skill level affect plantar pressure distribution in air pistol shooters?
Does skill level affect plantar pressure distribution in air pistol shooters?
Authors : Selda Yilmaz, Gülçin Güler, Deniz Şimşek
Pages : 309-318
Doi:10.31680/gaunjss.1366822
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Publication Date : 2023-12-26
Article Type : Research
Abstract :In order to achieve optimal shooting performance, athletes need to make postural stability adjustments at an optimal level. The aim of this study was to investigate plantar pressure distributions of shooters during shooting performance. Twelve air pistol shooters (Elite, n=6; Novice, n=6) volunteered to participate in the study. Plantar pressure assessments [total foot, forefoot, midfoot, and hind foot maximal force (MF)(N), peak pressure (PP)(kPa), and mean pressure (MP)(kPa) during 10 shots were examined using the PEDAR® insole system. It was found that right total foot MF, MP and hind foot PP values of the novice group were higher than elite group. In left foot, elite group’s left total foot, forefoot and hind foot PP; left forefoot MF and MP values were higher than novice group’s (p <.05). The elite group\'s left total foot MF and hind foot PP values were higher from the right foot and also right forefoot and midfoot MF, and MP and right midfoot PP values were higher from the left foot. In novice group, right total, forefoot and midfoot PP, MP, forefoot, midfoot and hind foot MF values were significantly higher than left foot (p<.05). Finally, elite shooters transferred their body weight to left hind foot and right forefoot during shots, resulting in higher scores, while novices actively used their right total foot and had significantly lower scores compared to the elite group. Coaches should incorporate athlete-specific postural stability exercises in training programs to teach athletes to distribute their body weights more evenly between both feet.Keywords : atıcılık, plantar basınç, postural denge