title: 3-dimensional kinematics of overarm throwing action of children age 15 to 30 months.
abstract: 7 children 15 to 30 mo. old participated in a study of 3-dimensional kinematics of overarm throwing. Children of different ages were considered to be at different developmental stages of motor development. Video recordings were digitised and 3-dimensional coordinates established using the DLT algorithm. Qualitative analysis indicated that the children executed either a 'static' or 'dynamic' throwing action. Either could further be classified as 'arm dominated' or 'sequentially linked.' Maximum elbow extension was no more than 163 degrees for any child; release velocity was higher for older subjects; and the angle of ball release was large in 'arm-dominated throws' (M = 49 degrees) and comparatively smaller in 'sequentially linked' throws (M = 15 degrees).
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Education and Sport, Brunel University, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Marques-Bruna
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Grimshaw
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001132:Arm / Q000502:physiology*; D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009040:Motion Pictures; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology*; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology