Sequential order of swing phase initiation in baseball

Autor: Ethan M. Stewart, Robert Shapiro, Adam C. Knight, Megan S Stewart, Jeffrey D. Simpson, Harish Chander
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of Sports Analytics. 6:199-204
ISSN: 2215-0218
2215-020X
DOI: 10.3233/jsa-200394
Popis: In order to successfully hit a baseball, hitters must utilize a series of preparatory movements (swing phases) which include shifting their body weight, stepping, landing, and swinging. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences between start times for swing phases (shifting, stepping, landing, and swinging)for currently active baseball players. Participants (n = 12) were all current collegiate baseball athletes. Retroreflective markers, surface electromyography (EMG) and two force platforms were utilized to complete a swing analysis. Each participant completed five swinging trials off a tee. All dependent variables were compared using a repeated measures 1×4 ANOVA with LSD post hoc comparison (p
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