The Speed-Accuracy Trade-Off in Human Gait Control When Running towards Targets

摘要

The study examined adjustments to gait when positioning the foot within a narrow target area at the end of an approach or "run-up" similar to the take-off board in long jumping. In one task, participants (n = 24) sprinted toward and placed their foot within targets of four different lengths for 8-m and 12-m approach distances while" running through" the target. In a second task, participants (n=12) sprinted toward and stopped with both feet in the target area.