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Levers in sporting actions

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I can identify and apply each lever system to various sporting actions.

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Sporting examples of a first class lever include overhead tricep extension during a rugby line out. Sporting examples of a second class lever include plantar flexion at the ankle during a jump shot in basketball. Sporting examples of a third class lever include extension at the knee when kicking a football. A second lever system has a high mechanical advantage.

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