AC 4.2 Analyse the role of antagonist, agonist and synergist muscles and their contractions Use the image below to identify the antagonist, agonist and synergist muscles being used and the type of contraction of the muscles. Outline their role for either the player who is about to take a shot or for the player trying to prevent the shot. Diagrams can be included.

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