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Applied Biomechanics for Sport Sciences

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 676

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez

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Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
Interests: sports science; strength and conditioning; sport training; athletic performance; sports injuries; injury prevention
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the forthcoming Special Issue, "Applied Biomechanics for Sport Sciences", dedicated to exploring the forefront of advancements in biomechanics for sports science and performance.

Biomechanical improvements can lead to a significant increase in sporting performance and even in injury prevention. This Special Issue aims to bring together research related to the application of biomechanical aspects in order to increase the performance or health of athletes. We are delighted to welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, clinical case studies, and visionary perspectives that drive forward the understanding and practice of sport biomechanics.

By uniting the expertise of professionals from various disciplines, we aim to foster a holistic understanding of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of sports biomechanics in the modern era.

Dr. Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • cycling
  • running
  • swimming
  • sport performance
  • injury prevention

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Visual Scanning and Technique Improve Performance in a Standardized Soccer Passing Task
by Andrew H. Hunter, Nicholas Smith, Paulo R. P. Santiago and Robbie S. Wilson
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(20), 11045; https://doi.org/10.3390/app152011045 - 15 Oct 2025
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Background/Objectives: Passing is the most frequent and impactful action in soccer. It requires players to control the ball and pass accurately with either foot, make quick decisions, and scan the field while under pressure. Using a recently developed series of passing tests that [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Passing is the most frequent and impactful action in soccer. It requires players to control the ball and pass accurately with either foot, make quick decisions, and scan the field while under pressure. Using a recently developed series of passing tests that vary in complexity and scanning demands, we examined how a player’s choice of technique when controlling and passing the ball, along with their ability to scan effectively, influenced passing performance. Methods: Forty-five elite U12 and U13 players from a Brazilian academy completed three passing tests involving directional turns across 120°, 180°, and 360°. Each pass was video-coded based on foot orientation (back or front foot), foot dominance (dominant or nondominant), and pass direction (toward the dominant or nondominant side). The study tested whether (i) the most common technique used varied with pass direction due to a preference for the dominant foot, (ii) performance varied across foot techniques, and (iii) scanning prior to ball reception enhanced outcomes. Results: Players preferred techniques that used their dominant foot, such as controlling and passing with their back foot (back–back) when turning to the dominant side (58% in 120° and 57% in 180° tests) and controlling with their back foot and passing with the front (back–front) for the nondominant side (66% and 55%; χ2 = 292.96 and 312.87, p < 0.001). However, using the dominant foot sometimes led to slower, less efficient actions. In the 120° test, back–front was the fastest technique (+1.11 passes/min vs. back–back), while front–back was the slowest (−4.20 passes/min, p < 0.001). In the 360° test, scanning improved turn accuracy (from 51% to 73%) and performance, resulting in 4.20 more passes/min, fewer control errors (11% vs. 31%), and fewer target misses (3% vs. 10%; all p < 0.001). Conclusions: These findings highlight the value of effective scanning and foot technique under varied conditions, and offers coaches a practical tool for player analysis, feedback, and development. Full article
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