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Hammer Throw Turn Tempo: An IMU Protocol for Rhythm, Not Just Peak Speed
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Hammer Throw Turn Tempo: An IMU Protocol for Rhythm, Not Just Peak Speed

Turn tempo, not peak turn speed, separates clean hammer throws from stalled ones. The IMU protocol for measuring turn timing and rhythm consistency.

track-and-field·hammer-throw·turn-tempo
Hurdle Clearance Rhythm Test: Measuring Lead Leg Timing and Step Consistency Between Hurdles
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Hurdle Clearance Rhythm Test: Measuring Lead Leg Timing and Step Consistency Between Hurdles

Splits look clean but hurdle six tells another story. A CV protocol for inter-hurdle rhythm and lead leg timing that catches breakdown before it shows up.

hurdles·sprint-mechanics·rhythm-testing
Long Jump Run-Up Velocity and Board Accuracy Testing
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Long Jump Run-Up Velocity and Board Accuracy Testing

Long jump approach speed test that tracks final-6-stride velocity against clean-jump rate, so a rising speed number stops hiding a rising foul problem.

long-jump·approach-run·board-accuracy
Long Jump Runway Speed and Board Accuracy: Measuring Both Together
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Long Jump Runway Speed and Board Accuracy: Measuring Both Together

Long jump approach speed test up 3%, but fouls up too? A speed-accuracy matrix tracks velocity and board precision together, not just one number.

long-jump·approach-run·board-accuracy
Pole Vault Runway Velocity Timing-Gate Protocol: Measuring the Final Six Strides
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Pole Vault Runway Velocity Timing-Gate Protocol: Measuring the Final Six Strides

Pole vault runway speed timing usually means one flying gate near the box. A stride-by-stride protocol for the last six strides catches what that average hides.

pole-vault·timing-gates·approach-velocity
Triple Jump Phase Balance: Measuring the Hop-Step-Jump Split
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Triple Jump Phase Balance: Measuring the Hop-Step-Jump Split

Total distance keeps climbing while the step phase quietly collapses. Measure hop-step-jump percentages, spot the break, and fix it before it costs meters.

triple-jump·phase-ratio·track-and-field
Triple Jump Phase Ratio: Finding Which of the Hop, Step, or Jump Is the Weak Link
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Triple Jump Phase Ratio: Finding Which of the Hop, Step, or Jump Is the Weak Link

Hop, step, and jump distances add up fine, but one phase is quietly costing you meters. Measure the split and find which leg is losing distance.

triple-jump·phase-ratio·hop-step-jump