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Utilising the S-MAS in team sport settings: lessons from collegiate football

Biomechanical assessment in team sport settings can be expensive and time-consuming. How did you land on the S-MAS as your go-to tool for evaluating sprint mechanics, and what does the process actually look like in practice? There are several great video analysis options for evaluating sprint mechanics. The Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score (S-MAS) offers a cost-free way to objectively score an athlete's sprint mechanics in order to reduce injury risk and help enhance speed development. All you need for the S-MAS is an iPhone or any device that can film in slow motion, and a tripod. Mark off ...

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