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Methods on Sport Biomechanics—2nd Edition
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Methods on Sport Biomechanics—2nd Edition

A special issue of Methods and Protocols (ISSN 2409-9279).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 2277

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Didier Pradon

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1. Pôle Parasport Santé, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, 92380 Garches, France
2. ISPC Synergies, 75008 Paris, France
3. UMR 1179 END-ICAP, UVSQ, 78000 Versailles, France
Interests: biomechanics; sport biomechanics; gait; sports injuries; biomedical engineering; sports medicine; 3D motion analysis; movement analysis; kinematic
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Dr. Jean Slawinski

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Laboratory Sport, Expertise and Performance (EA 7370), French Institute of Sport (INSEP), 75012 Paris, France
Interests: physiology; sport biomechanics; sports injuries; sports medicine; sport engineering; movement analysis; kinematic; sprint
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Dr. Arnaud Faupin

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Laboratoire J-AP2S, Université de Toulon, 83130 La Garde, France
Interests: sport; physical activity; movement analysis; ergonomics; biomechanics

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In the field of competitive or recreational sport, innovation is often the result of research in the fields of biomechanics and physiology. In research, innovation requires sharing our successes and failures so that each of us can realize our ideas. For this, sharing knowledge of evaluation protocols and quantification methods is essential.

In biomechanics applied to sports, there are many areas where there is still no consensus. We hope that this Special Issue will be a space where you can express your research that may in agreement, or not, with the already existing consensus. This year, the Olympics and Paralympics have allowed numerous teams in the field of engineering and sport to support athletes and sports staff. Other teams were also able to take advantage of this to work on leisure sport issues. We have no doubt that your outstanding research will aid many professionals in the field of sports.

Owing to the success of the first volume, we are developing a second one. This Special Issue will focus on methods and protocols applied to the field of competitive and leisure sport using biomechanical approaches.

We look forward to your contributions.

Dr. Didier Pradon
Dr. Jean Slawinski
Dr. Arnaud Faupin
Guest Editors

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  • sports
  • biomechanics
  • methods

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Secondary Analysis to Evaluate Performance Expression Stability of Alternative Complex–Contrast Training Set Strategies
by Liam J. Houlton, Jeremy A. Moody, Theodoros M. Bampouras and Joseph I. Esformes
Methods Protoc. 2026, 9(2), 62; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps9020062 - 3 Apr 2026
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This study aimed to evaluate the performance expression stability (PES) of sixteen alternative complex–contrast training (CCT) set strategies. Three separate cross-sectional studies (n = 14–17) evaluated the effects of different intra-contrast rest periods (ICRP; ≤300 s) and rest redistribution (RR) strategies (≤60 [...] Read more.
This study aimed to evaluate the performance expression stability (PES) of sixteen alternative complex–contrast training (CCT) set strategies. Three separate cross-sectional studies (n = 14–17) evaluated the effects of different intra-contrast rest periods (ICRP; ≤300 s) and rest redistribution (RR) strategies (≤60 s) within CCT sets on the application of vertical jump propulsive force were examined using dual force platforms. To establish PES for propulsive force–time variables, repetitions one and two of the baseline set were analyzed using within-participant (coefficient of variation, CV; standard error of measurement; smallest worthwhile change; relative mean bias) and between-participant (intra-class correlation coefficient, ICC3,1; Pearson’s correlation coefficient, r) stability metrics. Results showed that all CCT set strategies facilitate stable performance expression between participants and facilitated the detection of practically meaningful changes for propulsive impulse, peak force, mean force, and propulsion time (ICC3,1 = 0.64–0.99, r = 0.80–0.99, CV = 1.12–9.98%), while rate of force development metrics demonstrated less consistent between- and within-participant stability (ICC3,1 = 0.55–0.97, r = 0.46–0.96, CV = 7.52–27.66%). The findings indicate that alternative CCT set strategies facilitate the stable expression of propulsive force–time performance in vertical jumps, although individualized prescriptions are essential for optimizing rate of force development outcomes. Performance expression stability insights provide a practical tool for balancing the effectiveness and potential for performance enhancement of vertical jump propulsion across alternative CCT set strategies. Practitioners may use these results to improve the prescription and monitoring of CCT-based strength and power mesocycles. Full article
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A Protocol for the Biomechanical Evaluation of the Types of Setting Motions in Volleyball Based on Kinematics and Muscle Synergies
by Valentina Lanzani, Cristina Brambilla, Nicol Moscatelli and Alessandro Scano
Methods Protoc. 2026, 9(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps9010006 - 3 Jan 2026
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Setting is a fundamental movement in volleyball. While there are several optimal interpreters of the role in professional play, there is a surprising lack of advanced measurement techniques for the evaluation of the movement from a biomechanical perspective. We proposed a comprehensive motion [...] Read more.
Setting is a fundamental movement in volleyball. While there are several optimal interpreters of the role in professional play, there is a surprising lack of advanced measurement techniques for the evaluation of the movement from a biomechanical perspective. We proposed a comprehensive motion analysis protocol based on kinematics and motor coordination assessment (muscle synergies) for an in-depth analysis of the setting gesture. We also quantified the test–retest performance and discussed in detail the potential of the method. A single experienced player (age 27) tested and retested the protocol. The protocol was quite rapid to perform (about 30 min, including placement of kinematic and electromyography sensors on the patient’s body); we found high test and re-test consistency in different sessions within this participant (ICC > 0.90). These preliminary results suggest that the protocol could support the use of the state-of-the-art methods for motion analysis and biomechanics in volleyball and sports in general. Full article
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