Influence of Release Parameters on Pitch Location in Skilled Baseball Pitching.

ABSTRACT: This study explored the mechanical factors that determine accuracy of a baseball pitching. In particular, we focused on the mechanical parameters at ball release, referred to as release parameters. The aim was to understand which parameter has the most deterministic influence on pitch location by measuring the release parameters during actual pitching and developing a simulation that predicts the pitch location from given release parameters. By comparing the fluctuation of the simulated pitch location when varying each release parameter, it was found that the elevation pitching angle and speed significantly influenced the vertical pitch location, and the azimuth pitching angle significantly influenced the horizontal pitch location. Moreover, a regression model was obtained to predict the p

SUBMITTER: Kusafuka A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7739723 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature