The influence of trunk mechanics on the assessment of elbow position in college aged pitchers.
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DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2020.1762719
Abstract: Researchers have postulated that the rise in the incidence of pitching injuries is partially due to poor pitching mechanics. A topic that is often debated revolves around the correct positioning of the elbow in relationship… read more here.
Keywords: elbow position; position; mechanics; ball velocity ... See more keywords
Collegiate baseball pitchers demonstrate a relationship between ball velocity and elbow varus torque, both within and across pitchers.
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DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2023.2205380
Abstract: High elbow varus torque during baseball pitching has been identified as a potential cause of ulnar collateral ligament injury in baseball pitchers. In general, elbow varus torque increases as ball velocity increases across pitchers. However,… read more here.
Keywords: relationship; ball velocity; elbow varus; varus torque ... See more keywords
Lead Foot Progression Angle in Baseball Pitchers: Implications to Ball Velocity and Upper-Extremity Joint Moments.
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DOI: 10.1123/jab.2021-0324
Abstract: The instant of foot contact is an important transition point during the pitch cycle between the linear portion of the pitch, as a pitcher strides down the mound and the rotational portion of the pitch.… read more here.
Keywords: progression angle; foot progression; ball velocity; foot contact ... See more keywords
Flat Ground Throwing Results in Decreased Ball Velocity and Increased Elbow Torque Compared to Mound Throwing
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119s00364
Abstract: Objectives: The incidence of shoulder and elbow overuse injury continues to rise in youth baseball players. Several throwing programs designed to reduce stress on the elbow have been described, but most are not evidence-based. The… read more here.
Keywords: ball velocity; ground; elbow; torque ... See more keywords
Peak Elbow Flexion Does Not Influence Peak Shoulder Distraction Force or Ball Velocity in NCAA Division I Softball Pitchers
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671211067828
Abstract: Background: High shoulder distraction force has been observed in softball pitchers during the acceleration phase (top of the pitch to ball release) of a pitch. Increasing elbow flexion may reduce shoulder forces and the susceptibility… read more here.
Keywords: shoulder distraction; ball velocity; distraction force; elbow flexion ... See more keywords
Influence of Pelvic Rotation on Lower Extremity Kinematics, Elbow Varus Torque, and Ball Velocity in Professional Baseball Pitchers
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671221130340
Abstract: Background: Early pelvic rotation has been associated with decreased throwing arm kinetics in college baseball pitchers, though professional pitchers have yet to be examined. Purpose: To investigate the effect of pelvic rotation on trunk, pelvis… read more here.
Keywords: kinematics; velocity; ball velocity; pelvic rotation ... See more keywords
Relationships Between Lower Extremity Power and Fastball Spin Rate and Ball Velocity in Professional Baseball Pitchers
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DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004330
Abstract: Abstract Wong, R, Laudner, K, Amonette, W, Vazquez, J, Evans, D, and Meister, K. Relationships between lower extremity power and fastball spin rate and ball velocity in professional baseball pitchers. J Strength Cond Res 37(4):… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; power; ball velocity; spin ... See more keywords
Anthropometric Characteristics, Maximal Isokinetic Strength and Selected Handball Power Indicators Are Specific to Playing Positions in Elite Kosovan Handball Players
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DOI: 10.3390/app10196774
Abstract: Anthropometric characteristics and physical performance are closely related to the game demands of each playing position. This study aimed to first examine the differences between playing positions in anthropometric characteristics and physical performance with special… read more here.
Keywords: isokinetic strength; ball velocity; anthropometric characteristics; handball players ... See more keywords