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Development and evaluation of a sensory panel for collecting reliable player perceptions of third-generation synthetic turf football surfaces. SPORTS ENGINEERING 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12283-022-00395-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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AbstractPerceptions of synthetic surfaces used in football can vary considerably between players, and obtaining reliable feedback is challenging. The aim of this study was to develop a suitable process and evaluate the merits of establishing a sensory panel to assess the subjective attributes of third generation synthetic turf surfaces (3G turf) used in football. Focus groups with 12 male and 13 female footballers were conducted on an outdoor 3G turf pitch to develop a common language to describe sensory feedback related to player–surface interactions. Post-session analysis revealed two main themes related to player–surface interactions: hardness and grip. These themes were broken down further into five sensory attributes (Movement Speed, Slip, Movement Confidence, Leg Shock and Give) which were investigated further in an indoor test area containing ten 3G turf surfaces with controlled surface properties. A panel consisting of 18 University footballers (11 male and 7 female) undertook a screening and training session to refine the language associated with the sensory attributes and become familiar with the testing protocol. During a final evaluation session, players were asked to discriminate between surfaces using the paired comparison method for each of the sensory attributes. Player consistency remained similar between the screening and evaluation sessions whilst the panel’s ability to discriminate between surfaces improved during the evaluation session. Sensory training can therefore be a useful approach to aid players in differentiating between surfaces and lead to a greater understanding of athlete perceptions of surface attributes.
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Cole D, Fleming P, Roberts J, James D, Benetti M, Wistel K, Billingham J, Forrester S. Comparison of player perceptions to mechanical measurements of third generation synthetic turf football surfaces. SPORTS ENGINEERING 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12283-022-00398-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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AbstractMechanical testing of synthetic turf football surfaces is considered essential to ensure player performance and safety. However, it remains unknown how well the mechanical outputs reflect player perceptions of these surfaces. The first objective of this study was to investigate the agreement between the outputs from the Rotational Traction Tester and the Advanced Artificial Athlete with player perceptions across a range of controlled third generation turf football surfaces. The second objective was to identify the modifications to the Rotational Traction Tester and the Advanced Artificial Athlete configurations and output variables that give the strongest agreement with player perceptions. An indoor test area containing ten third generation turf surfaces with controlled hardness and traction properties was constructed. Each surface was tested using the Advanced Artificial Athlete and Rotational Traction Tester in their current configuration and in several modified configurations aimed at better replicating the player–surface interaction. Using a trained panel paired comparisons technique, 18 University footballers (11 males and 7 females) identified differences in the surfaces based on four sensory attributes Movement Speed, Slip, Leg Shock and Give. Results indicated strong agreement (correlation coefficients between 0.7 and 1.0) across several Rotational Traction Tester and Advanced Artificial Athlete testing configurations and output variables with player perceptions. It is recommended that the current Rotational Traction Tester is improved through added instrumentation to allow surface stiffness to be evaluated (the rate of generation of traction resistance). It is further recommended that the Advanced Artificial Athlete adopts a new algorithm to improve the accuracy of the surface’s Vertical Deformation and Energy Restitution, and the number of drops is reduced from three to one.
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Fife A, Ramsey C, Esculier JF, Hébert-Losier K. How do road runners select their shoes? A systematic review. FOOTWEAR SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2023.2180543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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- Andrew Fife
- Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science, Te Huataki Waiora School of Health, University of Waikato, Tauranga, New Zealand
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- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Research & Development, The Running Clinic™, Quebec City, Canada
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science, Te Huataki Waiora School of Health, University of Waikato, Tauranga, New Zealand
- Research & Development, The Running Clinic™, Quebec City, Canada
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Soraruf I, Monaco V, Sacchi M, Cianchetti M. Study on the effects of shoe cushioning on trail-running: perception, bench test and biomechanical approach. FOOTWEAR SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2023.2181875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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- Isabella Soraruf
- The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
- Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
- OberAlp Group SpA, Bolzano, IT, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
- Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
- Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
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Isherwood J, Rimmer E, Fu F, Xie Z, Sterzing T. Biomechanical and perceptual cushioning sensitivity based on mechanical running shoe properties. FOOTWEAR SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2021.1913243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Joshua Isherwood
- Xtep Sports Science & Engineering Laboratory, Xtep (China) Co. Ltd, Xiamen, China
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- Xtep Sports Science & Engineering Laboratory, Xtep (China) Co. Ltd, Xiamen, China
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- Xtep Sports Science & Engineering Laboratory, Xtep (China) Co. Ltd, Xiamen, China
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- Xtep Sports Science & Engineering Laboratory, Xtep (China) Co. Ltd, Xiamen, China
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- Xtep Sports Science & Engineering Laboratory, Xtep (China) Co. Ltd, Xiamen, China
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Isherwood J, Wang H, Sterzing T. Running biomechanics and running shoe perception of Chinese men and women. FOOTWEAR SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2020.1853827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Joshua Isherwood
- Sports Science & Engineering Laboratory, Xtep (China) Co. Ltd, Xiamen, China
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- Sports Science & Engineering Laboratory, Xtep (China) Co. Ltd, Xiamen, China
- Graduate School, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China
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- Sports Science & Engineering Laboratory, Xtep (China) Co. Ltd, Xiamen, China
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Woo C, David S, Mortensen P, Lanzer R, Potthast W. Perception of underfoot softness in running footwear – a pilot study. FOOTWEAR SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2019.1606317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Courtney Woo
- Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Under Armour Inc, Portland, OR, United States
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- Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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Horvais N, Samozino P, Chiementin X, Morin JB, Giandolini M. Cushioning perception is associated with both tibia acceleration peak and vibration magnitude in heel-toe running. FOOTWEAR SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2018.1555863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Nicolas Horvais
- Amer Sports Footwear Innovation and Sport Sciences Lab, Salomon SAS, Annecy, France
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- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Chambéry, France
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- Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Research Group in Engineer’s Sciences, University of Reims Champagne-Ardennes, Reims, France
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- Laboratory of Human Motricity, Education Sport and Health (LAMHESS), Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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- Amer Sports Footwear Innovation and Sport Sciences Lab, Salomon SAS, Annecy, France
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