The role of pelvis and thorax rotation velocity in baseball pitching

E van der Graaff, M Hoozemans, M. Nijhoff, M Davidson, M Hoezen, DirkJan Veeger

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Abstract

The objective of the present study was to examine the relative timing of pelvis and thorax rotations in achieving high throwing velocities in baseball pitching. During the preseason, a kinematic analysis was performed on eight pitchers. Peak angular velocities of the pelvis and thorax were determined and separation, defined as the time between the moments of maximal rotation velocity of the pelvis and thorax, was calculated. By themselves, maximal pelvis and thorax rotation velocity were not associated with throwing velocity. Separation was positively and significantly associated with throwing velocity. Results indicate that the relative timing of pelvis and thorax peak rotation velocity in pitching fastballs in baseball is a determinant of throwing velocity in skilled pitchers.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISBS - Conference Proceedings Archive
Subtitle of host publication34rd International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports
Place of PublicationKonstanz, Germany
PublisherInternational Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Pages1105-1108
Volume34
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event34th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports - Tsukuba, Japan
Duration: 18 Jul 201622 Jul 2016

Conference

Conference34th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTsukuba
Period18/07/1622/07/16

Keywords

  • biomechanics
  • kinematics
  • performance
  • pitching
  • separation

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