About this Book

Presents cutting-edge research material on a wide range of sports with international appeal, from basketball and baseball to martial arts

Strong, international line-up of contributors, including leading names such as Roger Bartlett, as well as up-and-coming researchers

This is an edited collection of 40 papers selected from those presented at the 18th International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sport, held last summer in Hong Kong

Main theme explores the importance of closing the gap between biomechanics theory and the practice of coaching, training and teaching

Also addresses key emerging topics within sport biomechanics research, such as injury prevention, rehabilitation and paediatric exercise