Influence of Release Parameters on Pitch Location in Skilled Baseball Pitching
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4647353 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ayane Kusafuka (0000-0003-4966-5946), Hirofumi Kobayashi (0000-0002-4505-2061), Takeshi Miki (0000-0002-9085-264X), Masumi Kuwata, Kazutoshi Kudo (0000-0002-3199-9449), Kimitaka Nakazawa (0000-0001-5483-8659), Shinji Wakao (0000-0001-5440-2003) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Pages | 36 |
| Publication date | 2020-04-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2624-9367 • E-ISSN: 2624-9367 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fspor.2020.00036 |
| PMID | 33345028 |
| OpenAlex | W3017147944 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 15 |
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 pitch location, and it became clear that the significant predictors for the vertical pitch location were the elevation pitching angle, the speed, and spin axis, and those for the horizontal pitch location were the azimuth pitching angle, the spin axis, and horizontal release point. Therefore, it was suggested that the parameter most affecting pitch location weas pitching angle. On the other hand, multiple regression analyses revealed that the relation between release parameters varied between pitchers. The result is expected to contribute to an understanding of the mechanisms underlying accurate ball control skill in baseball pitching
Azimuth · Elevation (ballistics · Elevation angle · Geodesy · Geometry · Inclination angle · Physics · Pitch angle · Simulation · Computer Science · Mathematics · Motor Control and Adaptation · Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics · Sports Performance and Training · Geology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 1.33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2024 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |