The Analysis of Skeleton and Bobsleigh Characteristics

The weak theoretical research and insufficient practical experience are the major “bottlenecks” restricting the development of skeleton and bobsleigh events in China, and it is also the key problem which needs to be solved urgently in China's preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. This article analyzed the characteristic of skeleton and bobsleigh events from the perspective of general training theory and aerodynamics. The research evidence shows that the accelerating stage and gliding phase are significantly correlated with athletic performance, the arm technology, stride length and frequency, jumping technique and sliding technique are the key techniques influencing skeleton and bobsleigh performance. In the practice of sports training, the coaches and athletes should pay attention to the improvements of hip extension muscles and plantar flexion muscles power, jumping efficiency, and core control ability. Under the competition rules, the air drag reduction in bobsleigh design and athletes' posture and formation can improve the athletic performance significantly.