Design and Product Development

No Guts No Glory! Redesign of Kneeling Rolls used in Elite Marksmanship Competition for improved Performance

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Abstract

Marksmanship is one of the oldest Olympic sports. The quest for consistent accuracy and precision is what led a 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist to search for a better kneeling roll. During competition, 30 percent of the shots are taken from the kneeling position. In this pose, a kneeling roll is placed above the ankle to support the right foot to provide and maintain postural balance. The purpose of this study was to improve a marksman’s accuracy and precision by developing a kneeling roll that provides better stability during competition. A user-centered design process was used from prototyping through evaluation. The design process proceeded in a nonlinear manner, as user requested refinements necessitated return to ideation. The researcher observed a successful usability test, and after much testing the user is currently using this prototype during her international rifle shooting competitions.

Keywords: Marksman, Kneeling Rolls, User-Centered Design

How to Cite:

Moretz, C. A. & Uriyo, A., (2020) “No Guts No Glory! Redesign of Kneeling Rolls used in Elite Marksmanship Competition for improved Performance”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.12231