Kinematic and Kinetic Comparison between Baseball Pitching and Football Passing

Authors:
  • GFGlenn S. Fleisig
    Glenn S. Fleisig
  • RERafael F. Escamilla
    Rafael F. Escamilla
  • JAJames R. Andrews
    James R. Andrews
  • TMTomoyuki Matsuo
    Tomoyuki Matsuo
  • YSYvonne Satterwhite
    Yvonne Satterwhite
  • SBSteve W. Barrentine
    Steve W. Barrentine
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Abstract
Kinematic and kinetic aspects of baseball pitching and football passing were compared. Twenty-six high school and collegiate pitchers and 26 high school and collegiate quarterbacks were analyzed using three-dimensional high-speed motion analysis. Although maximum shoulder external rotation occurred earlier for quarterbacks, maximum angular velocity of pelvis rotation, upper torso rotation, elbow extension, and shoulder internal rotation occurred earlier and achieved greater magnitude for pitchers. Quarterbacks had shorter strides and stood more erect at ball release. During arm cocking, quarterbacks demonstrated greater elbow flexion and shoulder horizontal adduction. To decelerate the arm, pitchers generated greater compressive force at the elbow and greater compressive force and adduction torque at the shoulder. These results may help explain differences in performance and injury rates between the two sports.

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