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Real-world use of the Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score (S-MAS) in team sports

What are the key benefits of using the Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score (S-MAS) in team sports performance? The Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score (S-MAS) provides an objective and reliable method to assess sprint mechanics, a topic that is often debated due to the subjective nature of what constitutes "correct" or "incorrect" sprint form. Chris Bramah and his colleagues developed the S-MAS. The 12 question battery allows practitioners to identify specific mechanical errors in an athlete’s sprinting form that can contribute to inefficient performance or increased injury risk. One of the major ...

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