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A Biomechanical Comparison of the Fast Ball and Curve Ball of College Baseball Pitchers University of the Pacific Scholarly Commons University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations Graduate School 1984 A biomechanical comparison of the fast ball and curve ball of college baseball pitchers Michael D. Otto University of the Pacific Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds Part of the Sports Studies Commons Recommended Citation Otto, Michael D.. (1984). A biomechanical comparison of the fast ball and curve ball of college baseball pitchers. University of the Pacific, Thesis. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2105 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A BIOMECHANICAL COMPARISON OF THE FAST BALL AND CURVE BALL OF COLLEGE BASEBALL PITCHERS A Thesis Presented to the Graduate Faculty of University of the Pacific In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Masters Degree' .,' .,._: by Michael D. Otto April 1984. This thesis, written and. submitted by .. MI Cl:lAEJ.. f). OTTO .. is approved for recommendation to the.Committee on Graduate Studies, University of the Pacific Department Chairman or Dean: .. ·.s. <11CMA.UA. s~. Thesis Committee: .· .C.hairman Acknowledgements The investigator wishes to express sincere appreciation to: The subjects of this study who gave me the privilege of being their coach. My colleagues and friends for their encouragement and prayers. Dr. Ken Beauchamp for his invaluable assistance with the. statistical analysis. Dr. John G. Boelter for his inspiration, concern, energy'· and friendship that stood as the cornerstone for this study. My future wife,. Vicky'· for her unconditional love and belief in iny ability_to persist and endure. iii Table of Contents Page Acknowledgments . ... iii List of Tables . vi List of Figures • vii. Chapter I. Introduction • . 1 Purpose of the Study 3 Statement of the Problem • 3 Hypotheses • 6 Delimitations 8 ---- Limitations 9 --~- Basic Assumptions 10 Definition of Terms 11 II. Review of Related Literature . 14 Pitching Mechanics • • . 14 Cinematographic Studies 19 Kinematic Variable Studies • 20 Surrimary _ 23 III. Research Methodology • . 24 Subjects of the Study . 24 Variables . 24 Data Collection . 25 Analysis of Data . 31 iv. v IV. Results and Discussion • . 38 Reliability . • • • • 38 Relationship of Measures • . 41 V. Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations 57 Summary . • . 57 Conclusions . 59 Recommendations 59 Selected References • • . 61 List of Tables Table Page 1. Reliability Test -,Retest Coefficients for Three Trials . 39 2. Descriptive Statistics for Fast Ball . 42 3. Descriptive Statistics for Curve Ball . 43 4. Descriptive Statistics for Combined .~ Trials, Fast Ball and Curve Ball . 44 5. Intercorrelation of All Independent Variables, Fast Ball . 45 6. Intercorrelation of All Independent Variables, Curve Ball . 46 7. Intercorrelation of All Independent Variables, Combined Trials, Fast Ball and Curve Ball . 47 8. Analysis of Variance Results . 52 vi List of Fiqures Figure Page 1. Filming Site • • • 28 2. Anterior/Posterior Coordinate Points Collected . • • • • • 32 3. Lateral View Coordinate Points Collected . • • 33 4. Angular Positions Acquired for Analysis, Start of Acceleration Phase • • • 34 5. Angular Positions Acquired for Analysis, Point of Release • 35 6. Less Inclined Hand and Forearm Segment Angles and Greater Arm Segment Angle, Start of · Acceleration Phase . • • • 48 7. Comparison of Hand and Forearm Segment Angle at Point of Release for Fast Ball and Curve Ball • • • . 53 vii CHAPTER I Introduction Research findings associated with the pitching mechanics in baseball are of interest to the coach, trainer and pitcher. With a greater quantity of information made available through research about pitching mechanics, the chance for maximal performance and minimal injury increases. Jobe (1978}, discussing the throwing mechanics as they relate to injury, writes, Just as in certain forensic and industrial situations, we must understand the body mechanics if we are to be able to evaluate the pathology and the treatment. We should emphasize the analytical concept as an essential aspect of treatment (i.e., all the medication and phys­ ical therapy modalities in the world will not affect anything other than temporary symptomatic relief if the thrower repeats the same thing again!!) A clear understanding of the specific actions involved in the pitching mechanics can also help the correction and improvement of related injuries. Atwater (1970). studied the movement characteristics of the overarm throw and recorded initial release velocities of 110 fps (75 miles per hour) and wrote, Perhaps the most astonishing aspect of such a feat of skill was that the resultant. velocity of .the ball for four (of five skilled male) subjects was less than 20 ft/sec at a point in time only .075 sec before release. Approximately 83 to 91 percent of the ball's eventual velocity at release was therefore acquired during the brief time interval of 75 msec. There have been few studies comparing specific parame- 1 2 ters of body segment actions and their contributions to the throw. In addition, few studies have been done on the velo- cities and accelerations of these segments of the throwing arm. An in-depth look at specific parameters of different pitches can give the coach, trainer and pitcher added knowledge and greater understanding of this complex motor skill. Cinematographic studies on the throwing mechanics have been examined for over 25 years. These studies have given clear indications that the fine motor skills involved in throwing happen at such great speed, that only with the aid of high speed photography can certain parameters be looked at in more depth and detail. Lyon (1961) stated: Cinematography is a very useful mechanism in the study of mechanics of human motion. Films enable researchers to record permanently total movement. Much of this movement is not seen by the human eye which points out the future of cinematographical analysis in improving body movement. Studies specifically directed to pitching mechanics may shed some light on the unknown, and, assuming that the mechan- ically correct throw will decrease the chance of injury, add to the quality and quantity of the throwing performance. Sakaris (1978) stated the importance of a proper under- standing of the throwing mechanics when he said, "A pitcher with an understanding of the biomechanics of the techniques c~n learn to perform with consistency and success." 3 A study of specific points of reference in the pitching motion and an analysis of the kinematic differences that occur from one type of pitch to another, add information to the' understanding of the total mechanics of the pitching motion. The Purpose of the Study The purpose of the study was to compare fast ball and curve ball pitching performances in terms of selected bio­ mechanical components of upper limb motion in college baseball pitchers. The Statement of the Problem The problem of the study was to compare segmental posi­ tions, velocities, and accelerations of the hand, forearm, and arm of the fast ball and curve ball at specific points of the throwing motion. The selected components as subproblems were: 1. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the hand at the initial portion of the acceleration phase? 2. Is tnere a significant difference between the fast ball and the curve ball in the angular position of the fore- arm at the initial portion of the acceleration phase? 3. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the arm at 4 the initial portion of the acceleration phase? 4. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the maximum angular acceleration of ·the hand during the acceleration phase? 5. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the maximum angular acceleration of the forearm during the acceleration phase? 6. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the maximum angular acceleration of the arm during the acceleration phase? 7. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the hand at the point where maximum angular acceleration occurs during the acceleration phase? 8. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the forearm at the point where maximum angular acceleration occurs during the acceleration phase? 9. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the arm at the point where maximum angular acceleration occurs during the acceleration phase? 10. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the hand at the point of release? 5 11. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the hand at the point of release? 12. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the arm at the point of release? 13. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the hand at the point of release? 14. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular position of the forearm at the point of release? 15. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the angular velocity of the arm at the point of release? 16. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curvE;! ball in the height of release of the ball at the point of release? 17. Is there a significant difference between the fast ball and curve ball in the projection angle of the ball at the point of release? 18.
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