1. Movement Analysis

2. Basic analysis of movement can be done visually and should involve the following
A description of the actual movements which occur at the joints involved
The plane(s) in which the movement occurs
The muscles producing the movement
The function of the muscles involved (agonists, antagonists, synergists & fixators)
The type of contraction (isotonic -concentric or eccentric, isometric)
The range of the muscle action (inner, middle, outer)

3. Analysis of racket strokes
There are two phases to striking a ball with a racket, the preparatory phase and the striking phase

4. Most actions are rotational in the transverse plane and longitudinal axis and the three joints concerned are the wrist, elbow and the shoulder
The elbow is a hinge joint formed by the humerus and ulna.
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint formed between the humerus and the scapula
The wrist forms a condyloid joint between the ulna and carpal bones

5. Preparatory Phase Joints involved Articulating bones Action
Agonist Muscle
Wrist
Ulna and carpal Radius and ulna
Supination
Supinator
Elbow
Humerus and ulna
Extension
Triceps brachii
Shoulder
Humerus and scapula
Hori. hyper extension
Posterior deltoid and latissimus dorsi

6. Striking Phase Joints involved Articulating bones Action
Agonist Muscle
Wrist
Ulna and carpal Radius and ulna
Pronation
Pronator teres
Elbow
Humerus and ulna
Flexion
Biceps brachii
Shoulder
Humerus and scapula
Horizontal flexion
Pectoralis major and Anterior deltoid
Trunk
Rotation
External obliques

7. Assignment Divide in to 4 groups Analyze the movement given to you
Prepare a power point presentation regarding the movement analysis
Each ppt,
Maximum 20 slides
Every member in the group should present
Time allocated
preparation 2 hours
presentation 10min each student 2 ½ - 3 min

8. Evaluation criteria The students will be evaluated on,
Presentation skills
Content
Slide show and attractiveness
Relevance & accuracy for the topic

9. Group A
Movement;
Sitting to standing

10. Group B
Movement;
Lifting weight from floor to body

11. Group C
Movement; Drinking a glass of water

12. Group D
Movement; Stair climbing