Development of Overarm Throwing Technique Reflects Throwing Ability during Childhood

Kasuyama, Tatsuya; Mutou, Ikuo; Sasamoto, Hitoshi

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“…Interestingly, most of the prior research on object control skills such as overarm throwing that examined associations between developmental sequences and outcomes has focused on changes in ball velocity rather than measures of ball accuracy, even though accuracy has as much or more ecological validity within a sports context (Luz, Rodrigues, De Meester, & Cordovil, 2017). In addition, much of the emphasis of this body of research rests on sequence identification (Gromeier, Koester, & Schack, 2017;Kasuyama, Mutou, & Sasamoto, 2016;Kobayashi et al, 2016); almost no theoretical or empirical attention rests on why particular body configurations exist or emerge. Perhaps surprisingly, researchers have also been mostly silent on factors that might prohibit or prevent individuals from transitioning from less developmentally advanced levels to subsequent, more proficient developmental levels, and over time, result in more successful outcomes (i.e., faster ball velocities, more accurate throws; Sternad, 2018).…”

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Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Overarm Throwing in Children With and Without Developmental Coordination Disorder

Schott

Getchell

2021

Journal of Motor Learning and Development

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Background: Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) frequently have difficulties performing gross motor skills such as the overarm throw. Our study examines the differences in both qualitative and quantitative characteristics of overarm throwing for accuracy between typically developing (TD) and children with DCD. Methods: A total of 74 children (36 females/38 males) aged between 7 and 11 years, participated in this study. The authors used the Movement Assessment Battery for Children—second edition to assess motor impairment. In total, 37 (50%) met the criteria for DCD. Each participant completed 10 overarm throws for accuracy at a target. The authors assessed movement quality using the component approach (Roberton & Halverson, 1984) and quantity using target accuracy. Results: The analyses revealed significantly lower throwing accuracy in DCD versus TD children. Children with DCD also demonstrated fewer component combinations and lower developmental levels than their TD peers. Finally, product scores tracked with process scores. Discussion: Both qualitative and quantitative measures clearly showed that children with DCD are at a disadvantage in controlling a ball during overarm throwing. They used stability profiles that limited coordination variability. TD participants performed more combinations of higher developmental levels to achieve more accurate throws, suggesting they controlled variability to optimize the accuracy of their throws.

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Section: Understanding Changes In Developmental Sequencesmentioning

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Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Overarm Throwing in Children With and Without Developmental Coordination Disorder

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Getchell

2021

Journal of Motor Learning and Development

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“…Although there are few reports on throwing velocity in preschool children, similar results have be found on throwing velocity in this study because of the close relationship between throwing velocity and throwing distance. Kasuyama et al [5] reported that physical factors, such as body size, grip strength, endurance, and throwing motion, affect the throwing distance of young children. Demura [7] inferred that after the throwing movement matures to a certain level, physical fitness factors, such as power and coordination, contribute to the throwing distance.…”

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“…The throwing ability of young children has been assessed by the throwing distance [1][2][3][4][5]. Many studies have reported that their throwing distance increases with age; moreover, the throwing ability is superior in boys as compared to girls [6,7].…”

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“…Many studies have reported that their throwing distance increases with age; moreover, the throwing ability is superior in boys as compared to girls [6,7]. Kasuyama et al [5] reported that the throwing distance of young children is affected not only by age and gender but also by the developmental stage of the throwing motion and grip strength and endurance.…”

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Assessment of Preschool Children’s throwing Ability by throwing Distance and Velocity

Uchida

Demura

Miyaguchi

2022

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A remarkable decrease in children’s throwing ability has recently been reported. Until now, although throwing ability of children has been mainly assessed by distance, velocity has also become easily instrumentally measurable. However, the relationship between the throwing distance and velocity remains unclear. This study examined the age and gender differences in throwing distance and velocity, and their relationship in preschool children. Participants were 270 children (boys: 134, girls: 136), 3–6 year olds. Both the measured values had high reliability (ICC = throwing distance: boys, 0.73, girls, 0.70; throwing velocity: boys, 0.83, girls, 0.78) and were greater in boys than in girls, in 6-year-olds than in 5-year-olds, and in 5-year-olds than in 3- and 4-year-olds. Partial correlation coefficient eliminating age effect was significant (boys: 0.65, girls: 0.53). Correlation at each age was significant and high at 5 and 6 years old (r = 0.70~0.76), but insignificant only in 3-year-old girls. In conclusion, throwing velocity has high reliability, similar to throwing distance, and reflects gender- and age-related differences in preschool children. Although throwing velocity is related to throwing distance, their relationship differs according to children’s gender and age.

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“…O arremesso, que é considerada uma das habilidades motoras manipulativas mais importante (1) , é inerente à infância durante o brincar (2) . A partir dos sete anos de idade, já é esperado que a criança apresente o padrão maduro deste movimento, porém a idade de aquisição destes padrões pode variar de acordo com a experiência das pessoas em diferentes ambientes (3) .…”

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Efeito Da Prática De Atividade Física No Desempenho E Estratégia De Movimento Do Arremesso De Crianças E Adultos

Silva¹,

Tucci²,

Carvalho³

2018

Anais Do v Congresso Brasileiro De Eletromiografia E Cinesiologia E X Simpósio De Engenharia Biomédica

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Resumo: O arremesso, que é considerada uma das habilidades motoras manipulativas mais importante, é inerente à infância durante o brincar. O domínio de habilidades motoras durante toda a vida está associado aos níveis de prática de atividade física regular. O objetivo foi avaliar a influência da prática de atividade física no desempenho e estratégia de movimento de arremesso em crianças e adultos. Os sujeitos foram divididos em grupo 1 (idade média:12±1,16 anos) e grupo 2 (idade média:22±1,87 anos) e realizaram 10 tentativas de arremesso com força. Para análise de desempenho, foram tabulados os acertos ao alvo; para análise da estratégia do movimento, foi proposta uma categorização; a prática de atividade física foi avaliada por meio de questionário. Ambos os grupos foram classificados com habilidade "rica" e, para a medida de desempenho, o grupo 2 apresentou maior frequência de acertos. Com relação à prática de atividade física, o grupo 1 foi classificado como "moderadamente ativo" e o grupo 2 como "sedentário". Conclui-se que a fase de transição para o movimento especializado tenha sido determinante, independente da prática de atividade física. Palavras-chave: Habilidade motora, desenvolvimento, arremesso. Abstract:The throw, which is considered on of the most important manipulative motor skill, is inherent in childhood during play. The domain of motor skills at all life is associated with the levels of regular physical activity practice. The objective was to evaluate the influence of the practice of physical activity on the performance and strategy of throwing movement in children and adults. The subjects were divided in group 1 (mean age: 12 ± 1.16 years) and group 2 (mean age: 22 ± 1.87 years) and made 10 attempts of force throw. For performance analysis, the hits to the target were tabulated; to analyze the strategy of the movement, a categorization was proposed; the physical activity practice was evaluated through a questionnaire. Both groups were classified with "rich" ability and, for the measure of performance, group 2 presented the highest frequency of hits. Regarding the practice of physical activity, group 1 was classified as "moderately active" and group 2 as "sedentary". It is concluded that the transition phase to the specialized movement was determinant, independent of the practice of physical activity.

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Development of Overarm Throwing Technique Reflects Throwing Ability during Childhood

Cited by 5 publications

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Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Overarm Throwing in Children With and Without Developmental Coordination Disorder

Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Overarm Throwing in Children With and Without Developmental Coordination Disorder

Assessment of Preschool Children’s throwing Ability by throwing Distance and Velocity

Efeito Da Prática De Atividade Física No Desempenho E Estratégia De Movimento Do Arremesso De Crianças E Adultos

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