Force Summation

What is the definition of Force Summation?

• Your mass and momentum producing maximum force

• Being balanced and stable when you move

• The combination of forces produced by different parts of the human body

• Equal and opposite reactions

The most important aspects about Force Summation are:

• To flick your wrist as the end of your movement

• To extend your knees to jump as high as possible

• To use your upper body the most

• To use as many parts of the body as you can in the correct order

Large body parts closest to the ground should move

• First

• Second or Third

• Last

• If you're not first you're last

To produce the maximum amount of force, joints....

• Should adduct and abduct quickly

• Should be moved through their maximum range of motion

• Should have maximum strength

• Should have lots of flexion

By using as many body parts as possible, a person

• Generates more momentum

• Looks better

• Has the right technique

• Can reach the hoop easier

Finish the sentence "The less effort, the more ......"

• Easier

• Quicker

• Forceful

• Accurate

Which of these uses the most force summation?

• Shotput

• Dart Throw

• Free Throw

• Underarm Volleyball Serve

Which of these uses the least force summation?

• Shotput

• Dart Throw

• Free Throw

• Underarm Volleyball Serve

Which of these needs to be the least accurate?

• Shotput

• Dart Throw

• Free Throw

• Underarm Volleyball Serve

Which of these needs to be the most accurate?

• Shotput

• Dart Throw

• Free Throw

• Underarm Volleyball Serve