Analyse joint actions in a sporting skill
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Neck (Pivot) The joint in the neck allows the player to manoeuvre their head over the line of the ball so that it provides a stable balance as well as control in the shot. The pivot joint in the neck works by a pivot-like process turning within a ring, the ring being formed by bone and ligament thus allowing rotation of the head this allows for the perfect position of the head whilst playing the shot. A different joint would not be as effective as this type for this movement as with the pivot joint only allowing rotation it provides a stable and balance position for the head to be in where as another type of joint may effect the stability of the head therefore reducing the effectiveness of the stroke. Shoulder (Ball & Socket) The joint in the shoulder allows the player to move their arms from the centre line of their...

