Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Movement/Jump Phase



In this phase, the ball has been released with your right wrist now in extension.  Body should be facing towards the basket. This phase includes the push off.

Shoulder girdle- Scapulothoracic is now in almost complete elevation by the levator scapulae, rhomboids and the middle fibers of the trap.

Shoulder joint- Abduction concentrically by the middle/posterior fibers of the deltiod and upper fibers of the pectoralis major.

Elbow joint- Extension eccentrically by elbow flexors and also concentrically by the triceps brachii

Hip joint- Eccentric flexion using the semimembranosus, semitendinosus and biceps femoris. 


Knee joint- (1st part) Extension using the vastus medialis, lateralis, and intermedius.  (2nd part) Stabilizing.

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