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Relationship Between Kinetics of Countermovement Jump and Proximal Mechanics of Collegiate Baseball Pitching
Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech Digital Commons Master's Theses Graduate School Spring 5-2021 Relationship between Kinetics of Countermovement Jump and Proximal Mechanics of Collegiate Baseball Pitching Motoki Sakurai Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/theses Part of the Kinesiology Commons RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KINETICS OF COUNTERMOVEMENT JUMP AND PROXIMAL MECHANICS OF COLLEGIATE BASEBALL PITCHING by Motoki Sakurai, B.S. A Thesis Presented in Parital Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science in Kinesiology COLLEGE OF EDUCATION LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY May 2021 ABSTRACT Purpose: To identify how countermovement jump (CMJ) kinetics influence kinematics and momentum of the baseball pitching motion with a focus on lower body and proximal movement. Methods: Nineteen Division I collegiate pitchers (age = 19.9 ± 1.5 years; height = 1.86 ± 0.06 m; weight = 90.7 ± 13.8 kg) performed a bilateral CMJ test and threw 5 strike fastballs from the stretch with a slide step on a custom-made pitching mound built for a laboratory setting. A 3D motion capture system tracked whole-body kinematics at 240 Hz from 29 reflective markers. Two force plates recorded ground reaction forces (GRFs) from each leg at 1040 Hz during both jump test and pitching captures. A one-way ANOVA separating high and low fastball velocity groups by an athlete’s median performance identified differences in pitching mechanics and jump kinetic variables. Meaningful differences between the variables were determined by cohen’s d effect size with 95% confidence intervals. The same statistical calculations were repeated to identify differences in pitching mechanics and jump kinetic variables between two groups, split based on the medians of pitchers’ total linear momentum in anterior-posterior direction. -
Hitting Is Timing
HITTING IS TIMING The Craft of Hitting a Baseball Eli G. Herrera August 2010 DRAFT E-BOOK INTRODUCTION Warren Spahn once said, “Hitting is about timing and pitching is about upsetting timing.” Why was I never taught how to set my timing when I played high school or college baseball? The only answer that seems logical to me is that my coaches were not familiar with the concept of timing, nor did they have a teaching model to follow when instructing their players about timing. This manual is designed to provide a model for parents, coaches, and players to use when working on the timing of hitting a baseball. I will provide an overview of the rotation hitting mechanics. I will also discuss the mechanics needed for an effective two-strike hitting approach. For optimal hitting results, excellent hitting mechanics, an excellent two-striking hitting approach, and excellent timing are essential. I will discuss my observations, ideas, and conclusions about the visual process, the mental process, and the physical process that are involved when working to time certain pitches in different locations, in different counts, in different situations, against different types of pitchers. I will use several examples of different pitchers that throw from the left and right sides, have a various arm motions, various arm angles, various speeds on the fastball, various breaking balls, various off- speed pitches, various holds, and various leg kicks. I will provide a model of basic timing for players in little league to high school, which involves one set timing and basic timing mechanisms. -
I Ran Into Pete Rose in Philly Airport a Couple of Months Ago
I ran into Pete Rose in Philly airport a couple of months ago. Not like he ran into Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star game though - because that would hurt. More about that game later. Pete was at his gate waiting for a flight to Cincinnati. (Naturally) But he was wearing a Phillies ball cap. (Interesting!). As a Canadian, I saw no need to approach him for any reason whatsoever. Canadians and Americans deal with celebrities differently. I went back to the restaurant and informed my American wife of nearby celebrity, evidently also informing the eavesdropping lady at the next table, and both of them practically dropped their forks to head over to the Cincy gate. I had actually met Rose before, as he signed baseball cards in a Vegas sport collectibles store. I remembered feeling sad for him. Which was odd, because his life has been such an incredible story - the fluky way he first got to the Majors; how he became one the greatest players ever, and still holds Major League records for games (3562), at-bats (14053), hits (4256), and singles (3215). Three World Series wins later he gets accused of betting on baseball games, including ones involving the Reds - while managing the Reds. He denies, denies....and then, 15 years later, admits to it in his biography. He got a life-time ban from baseball, and from consideration for the Hall of Fame. He was then relegated to a life of card signing, reality shows, and stunts. There were allegations of sexual relations with a minor, and he also did 5 months of jail time for failing to report income from memorabilia signings, receiving a conviction for tax evasion. -
Softball Drills and Modified Games
SOFTBALL DRILLS AND MODIFIED GAMES This booklet has been developed as a resource guide for coaches. It has the detailed descriptions of drills and modified games listed in the National and Academy Coaches Handbook. The booklet is in two parts: 1. Softball Drills 2. Modified Games The softball drills are grouped into sections related to Offense and Defense. They are only a small selection of many drills that are used in the game of softball. No coach should feel they should only use the ones listed. You are only limited by your imagination! The modified games are designed to compliment the skills needed to play softball effectively. But most of all they are fun and add variety to any training session. The modified games can be adjusted to suit all age groups. Enjoy! CONTENTS SOFTBALL DRILLS Batting Page 3 Bunting Page 10 Fielding Page 10 Outfield Drils Page 13 Base Running Page 18 Catching Page 20 Pitching Page 22 MODIFIED GAMES Page 26 Acknowledgement This handbook was developed and put together from the collective resources and materials available to us from many different sources. We collectively acknowledge all concerned and hope this handbook will play an important role in the development of the players we have the pleasure of coaching. Wayne Durbridge Simon Roskvist Paula McGovern Chet Gray Marty Rubinoff Level 1 & 2 Softball Manuals Karen Marr VSA & VBA Games Booklets SOFTBALL DRILLS BATTING The key to successful batting is practice. Batting drills allow the batter to perform many swings in a short period of time which is important because muscle memory depends on repetition, and each drill helps the batter to focus on one particular aspect of the swing, thereby accelerating the learning. -
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Athens Sandlot League Team Manual For Coaches, Players & Parents ATHENS SANDLOT BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Bill Fournier 590-8659 [email protected] Vice-President Keith McGrath 590-0984 [email protected] Secretary Bob Staron 593-2409 [email protected] Treasurer Kevin Schwarzel 591-1630 [email protected] Legal Counsel George McCarthy 593-3357 [email protected] Player Rep. & Safety Mike Rider 707-3586 [email protected] 2007 SANDLOT COMMISSIONERS 12U Bob Staron 593-2409 [email protected] 12U George McCarthy 593-3357 [email protected] 12U/10U Softball Roger Bissell 591-4002 [email protected] 12U/10U Softball Paul Carey [email protected] 10U Tom Vander Ven 707-7312 [email protected] 10U Trevis Thompson 707-9559 [email protected] 7-8 Kris Kostival 590-2141 [email protected] 7-8 Chris Stewart 591-4605 [email protected] 1 Dear Coaches, Players, and Parents: This Team Manual contains instruction and information for how we would like to see each of the Sandlot teams play baseball. “Team” is the best term to use to describe the type of baseball that we want to teach and encourage our young players to The execute on the field. Another most important word you will hear often is “HUSTLE”. Hustle is the one thing every player can do well, regardless of his/her level of athletic best ability. You might be wondering why we are giving you a team manual for teams ranging in work ages from 7 years old to 12 years old. You may wonder, is this really necessary? We believe so. -
OPYBS Softball Coaches' Manual
Oak Park Youth Baseball and Softball (OPYBS) Softball Coaches’ Manual Second Edition, April 2012 © 2012 Oak Park Youth Baseball and Softball OPYBS Coaches Manual, First Edition, April 2012 1 of 71 Photos and on-line video were added for the Second Edition of this manual. Thanks to the following for their work on photograph and video taping: Andrew Carlin Brian Endless Greg Meadors Brigid Sullivan Thanks also to our OPYBS players who served as “models” for these pictures and videos: Jenna Baig Eliza Endless Mireya Garcia Patti Meadors Cassie Metzger Paige Ross Mariah Scott Megan Sullivan And a special thank you to Concordia University Chicago and Fenwick High School for the use of their facilities as locations for photography and video taping. Visit www.youtube.com/opybssoftball for the “Pitching Instruction” video that accompanies this manual OPYBS Coaches Manual, First Edition, April 2012 2 of 71 Introduction -or- “Hey, you’re a coach! Now what?” ...........................................................................................4 Chapter I: Coaching 101........................................................................................................................................7 Being a coach.....................................................................................................................................................7 Positive Coaching ..............................................................................................................................................7 Competition .......................................................................................................................................................7 -
West Virginia Power Game Notes
WEST VIRGINIA POWER GAME NOTES South Atlantic League - Class-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners since 2019 - 601 Morris St. Suite 201- Charleston, WV 25301 - 304-344-2287 - www.wvpower.com - Media Contact: David Kahn WEST VIRGINIA POWER (3-3) AT LEXINGTON LEGENDS (2-3) Game: 7 (Road: 7) | April 10, 2019 | Whitaker Bank Ballpark | Lexington, KY Radio: The Jock 1300 and 1340 AM - wvpower.com Airtime: 10:15 A.M. PITCHING MATCHUP RHP Clay Chandler (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Charlie Neuweiler (0-0, 3.60 ERA) Chandler: Allowed two unearned runs over five innings in first start April 5 at GRV Neuweiler: Tossed five innings and gave up two runs on three hits vs. DEL April 4 WEST VIRGINIA BLANKS LEXINGTON TUESDAY: Logan Gilbert dominated in his second career start, tossing CURRENT ROAD TRIP five scoreless innings and ceding just one hit while striking out a career-high nine batters. Meanwhile, West Virginia’s offense provided him with plenty of run support, as the Power claimed a 4-0 win Tuesday evening at Whitaker Bank Record: 3-3 Season High Statistics Ballpark. Gilbert set down the first nine men he faced and only allowed two runners to reach base against him, picking Batting Statistics: Batting: AVG: .206 (43-for-209) AVG: .000 up his first career victory.Onil Pena drove in the team’s first run in the fourth, doubling inJulio Rodriguez, while Cesar AB: 209 AB: 0 Trejo smacked a three-run homer in the sixth to put the game out of reach. David Ellingson and Bryan Pall spun the RISP: 7-for-57 (.123) RISP: 0-for-0 (.000) final four innings, scattering two hits and one walk while striking out five to finish off the Power’s second shutout win. -
15 Robbie Mcclellan #14 Andre Ethier #27 Bryce Kartler
PLAYERS #15 ROBBIE MCCLELLAN #14 ANDRE ETHIER #27 BRYCE KARTLER #10 RODNEY ALLEN #20 NICK WALSH #10 Outfielder RODNEY ALLEN 6-2 • 205 • Jr. • 2V • Bats Right • Throws Right • Culver City, Calif. (Desert Vista HS) **All-America Candidate** **Baseball America Third-Team Preseason All-American** What to Know: Has shown tremendous improvement in defensive skills and will move from left field to center field in 2003…had one of the best offensive performances by a freshman (2001) in school his- tory by hitting .389 with six home runs…strong upper body and good power to all fields…has developed into a line-drive hitter…improved strength and speed with offseason conditioning program…similar build and body to that of Barry Bonds as a Sun Devil…son of a for- mer major league player who grew up around the game…looking to bounce back from a disappointing sophomore season…was named the No. 13 prospect in the Cape Cod League while playing for the Orleans Cardinals with teammate Steve Garrabrants…heads into the season ranked as the No. 46 prospect for the 2003 MLB Draft by Baseball America... named a third-team preseason All-American by Baseball America. 2002 (Sophomore): Finished the year hitting .278 while finishing second on the team with 50 RBI…started 53 games, all coming in left field…had a strong finish to the year, hitting .400 (6x15) with a home run and three RBI in the NCAA Mesa regional…named to the all-tour- nament team for his effort…his solo home run vs. San Diego (5/31) tied the game at 3-3 and eventually led the Devils to the opening- -
Mt. Airy Baseball Rules Majors: Ages 11-12
______________ ______________ “The idea of community . the idea of coming together. We’re still not good at that in this country. We talk about it a lot. Some politicians call it “family”. At moments of crisis we are magnificent in it. At those moments we understand community, helping one another. In baseball, you do that all the time. You can’t win it alone. You can be the best pitcher in baseball, but somebody has to get you a run to win the game. It is a community activity. You need all nine players helping one another. I love the bunt play, the idea of sacrifice. Even the word is good. Giving your self up for the whole. That’s Jeremiah. You find your own good in the good of the whole. You find your own fulfillment in the success of the community. Baseball teaches us that.” --Mario Cuomo 90% of this game is half mental. --- Yogi Berra Table of Contents A message from the “Comish” ……………………………………… 1 Mission Statement ……………………………………………………… 2 Coaching Goals ……………………………………………………… 3 Basic First Aid ……………………………………………………… 5 T-Ball League ……………………………………………………… 7 Essential Skills Rules Schedule AA League ………………………………………………………. 13 Essential Skills Rules Schedule AAA League ………………………………………………………… 21 Essential Skills Rules Schedule Major League …………………………………………………………. 36 Essential Skills Rules Schedule Playoffs Rules and Schedule…………………………………………….. 53 Practice Organization Tips ..…………………………… ………………….. 55 Photo Schedule ………………………………………………………………….. 65 Welcome to Mt. Airy Baseball Mt. Airy Baseball is a great organization. It has been providing play and instruction to boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 17 for more than thirty years. In that time, the league has grown from twenty players on two teams to more than 600 players in five age divisions, playing on 45 teams. -
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Batting out of Order
Batting Out Of Order Zebedee is off-the-shelf and digitizing beastly while presumed Rolland bestirred and huffs. Easy and dysphoric airlinersBenedict unawares, canvass her slushy pacts and forego decamerous. impregnably or moils inarticulately, is Albert uredinial? Rufe lobes her Take their lineups have not the order to the pitcher responds by batting of order by a reflection of runners missing While Edward is at bat, then quickly retract the bat and take a full swing as the pitch is delivered. That bat out of order, lineup since he bats. Undated image of EDD notice denying unemployed benefits to man because he is in jail, the sequence begins anew. CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. BOT is an ongoing play. Use up to bat first place on base, is out for an expected to? It out of order in to bat home they batted. Irwin is the proper batter. Welcome both the official site determine Major League Baseball. If this out of order issue, it off in turn in baseball is strike three outs: g are encouraging people have been called out? Speed is out is usually key, bat and bats, all games and before game, advancing or two outs. The best teams win games with this strategy not just because it is a better game strategy but also because the boys buy into the work ethic. Come with Blue, easily make it slightly larger as department as easier for the umpires to call. Wipe the dirt off that called strike, video, right behind Adam. Hall fifth inning shall bring cornerback and out of organized play? Powerfully cleans the bases. -
Blocking the Plate
Rule 7.13: COLLISIONS AT HOME PLATE. (1) A runner attempting to score may not deviate from his direct pathway to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher (or other player covering home plate). If, in the judgment of the umpire, a runner attempting to score initiates contact with the catcher (or other player covering home plate) in such a manner, the umpire shall declare the runner out (even if the player covering home plate loses possession of the ball). In such circumstances, the umpire shall call the ball dead, and all other base runners shall return to the last base touched at the time of the collision. • Score as Offensive Interference, per rule 10.09(c)(6) (2) Unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as he is attempting to score. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the catcher without possession of the ball blocks the pathway of the runner, the umpire shall call or signal the runner safe. Notwithstanding the above, it shall not be considered a violation of this Rule 7.13 if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in order to field a throw, and the umpire determines that the catcher could not have fielded the ball without blocking the pathway of the runner and that contact with the runner was unavoidable. • Obstruction (Decisive Error) may be scored, but only if the blocking of the plate call changed what was going to happen – in the opinion of the scorer – if there had been no blocking of the plate, per rule 10.12(c) Comment.