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