Consistent Hand Dynamics Are Achieved by Controlling Variabilities Among Joint Movements During Fastball Pitching

• Main Authors: Tomoyuki Matsuo (Author), Tsutomu Jinji (Author), Daisaku Hirayama (Author), Daiki Nasu (Author), Yoichi Katsumata (Author), Yoshitaka Morishita (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This study aimed to determine whether covariations among joint movements are utilized to stabilize hand orientation and movement and to determine which of the upper or lower extremities make effective use of the covariation. Joint angles during pitching were measured in 12 skilled baseball pitchers,...