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Does the front leg need to extend in order to produce ideal forces?
Front knee extension from footplant to ball release is a common variable to consider when analyzing a pitcher's mechanics but how much extension is [...]
What kinematic variables contribute to ball velocity in pitching
Of these variables, what variables play into each other? With pitching being one of the most complex human movements, consisting of hundreds, if not [...]
Kinematic variables relating to kinetic chain
Understanding the intricate relationship between ground reaction forces and ideal kinematic variables is paramount in unraveling the nuances of baseball pitching performance. While extensive [...]
How much trunk flexion should you have during your pitch?
Many pitchers are taught from a young age to “finish” their pitch by throwing their upper body towards home causing excessive trunk flexion resulting [...]
With pitchers’ front legs ground reaction forces taking a variety of characteristics and shapes, what can be deemed as ideal?
When interpreting ground reactions forces, 8ctane Baseball and I analyze: the timing of the max vertical and horizontal forces, the impulse of the forces [...]