Capability to measure the differences between drills is great for coaching. It makes it easier to select appropriate drills based on the individual player’s movement capabilities. It’s also important to recognize that even a small change in drill/environment is likely to alter the player’s mechanics in some way.
Article summary:
The document is a research article titled "Kinematic differences between hitting off a tee versus front toss in collegiate softball players" published in the International Biomechanics journal. The study aims to compare the kinematics of two hitting conditions, hitting off a stationary tee and hitting from a front toss practice pitcher. The study includes 22 NCAA Division I Collegiate softball players and analyzes various kinematic variables such as lead knee flexion, trunk rotation, and pelvis rotation. The results indicate that there are significant differences in swing mechanics between the two conditions. The front toss condition showed greater lead knee flexion at foot contact and greater trunk rotation towards the back side at ball contact. On the other hand, the tee condition showed greater trunk lateral flexion and rotation towards the lead side at follow through. The study suggests that athletes should implement techniques most applicable to a competition setting, such as front toss. The article was published online in May 2018 and can be accessed through the journal's website.
Washington, J., & Oliver, G. (2018). Kinematic differences between hitting off a tee versus front toss in collegiate softball players. International Biomechanics, 5(1), 30-35.
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