EXPRESS EVALUATION FOR MOVEMENT EFFECTIVENESS  IN HOCKEY PLAYERS USING COMPUTER VISION

Novikova I.; Konovalov V.; Bernatavicius D.; Veremchuk N.; Semenikhina M.

doi:10.14529/hsm240413

I. Novikova Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene, Novosibirsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1105-471X novik_ir70@rambler.ru
V. Konovalov Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene, Novosibirsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9033-9322 tafoms@mail.ru
D. Bernatavicius A.V. Kozhevnikov Specialized Children and Youth Adaptive Sports School of the Olympic Reserve, Omsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6020-5837 tafoms@mail.ru
N. Veremchuk Siberian State Automobile and Highway University, Omsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2709-9755 n-veremchuk@rambler.ru
M. Semenikhina Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene, Novosibirsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8405-4847 semenikhina_mv@niig.su

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm240413

Keywords: exercise performance, hockey, puck throw, 3D reconstruction

Abstract

Aim. This paper aims to develop a novel methodology for express evaluation of hockey player movement performance during training via computer vision techniques. Materials and methods. The author's approach involves a three-dimensional reconstruction of player movements using the BODY_25 model and a comparison of reconstructed trajectories against reference movements defined by trainers. This comparison consists of the calculation of the average distance between athlete and reference trajectories followed by a threshold-based determination of exercise effectiveness. The author’s analysis involved five attempts by a skilled hockey player to perform a long-puck acceleration throw. Results. Reference points
included shoulder girdle, pelvis, and hand movements. The author’s analysis revealed significant discrepancies between player attempts and standard reference movements, indicating suboptimal performance. Conclusions. This methodology seems to be promising to enhance training effectiveness and hockey performance in general.

Author Biographies

I. Novikova , Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene, Novosibirsk, Russia

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Director, Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare, Novosibirsk, Russia.

V. Konovalov , Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene, Novosibirsk, Russia

Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Coach of the Highest Qualification Category, Master of Sport of the USSR, Siberian State University of Physical Education and Sport, Omsk, Russia.

D. Bernatavicius , A.V. Kozhevnikov Specialized Children and Youth Adaptive Sports School of the Olympic Reserve, Omsk, Russia

Master of Sport of International Class in hockey, Highly Qualified Coach, Head of the Higher School of Hockey Coaches, Head of the A.V. Kozhevnikov Specialized Children and Youth Adaptive Sports School of the Olympic Reserve, Omsk, Russia.

N. Veremchuk , Siberian State Automobile and Highway University, Omsk, Russia

Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Digital technologies, Siberian State Automobile and Highway University, Omsk, Russia.

M. Semenikhina , Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene, Novosibirsk, Russia

Junior Researcher, Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare, Novosibirsk, Russia.

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