UPPER AND LOWER EXTREMITY MUSCLE FIRING PATTERNS DURING THE WINDMILL SOFTBALL PITCH

Authors

  • G. Oliver
  • P. Dwelly
  • D. Keeley
  • Hiedi Hoffman

Keywords:

sEMG, female, mechanics of pitching

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the activity of both the upper and lower extremity muscles during the windmill softball pitch. Seven female post-pubescent softball pitchers volunteered for the study. Pitchers were analyzed with surface electromyography, and motion analysis software. The muscle firing patterns were described during five phases of the windmill softball pitch.

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Issue

27 International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports (2009)

Section

Coaching and Sports Activities

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