Contact Depth Affects Most of the Other Hitting Metrics We Analyze.

Kevin A Giordano, Ian Jump, Benjamin Lerch, Gretchen D Oliver

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Kevin A GiordanoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1900 Gravier St., New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.ORCID 0009-0005-9221-6531

Ian JumpSchool of Kinesiology, Auburn University, 301 Wire Rd., Auburn, AL 36803, USA.ORCID 0009-0007-9986-6056

Benjamin LerchSchool of Kinesiology, Auburn University, 301 Wire Rd., Auburn, AL 36803, USA.

Gretchen D OliverSchool of Kinesiology, Auburn University, 301 Wire Rd., Auburn, AL 36803, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7511-7439

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Abstract

Biomechanical theory and coaching heuristics suggest that contact depth meaningfully constrains swing mechanics and batted-ball outcomes. Our purpose was to examine the relationship between contact depth and key hitting metrics during live collegiate competition. Markerless motion capture and ball tracking data were collected during live NCAA Division I games from 2779 batted balls from 239 hitters. Outcomes included contact depth, exit velocity, maximum swing speed, swing speed at contact, and vertical and horizontal attack angles. Regressions assessed relationships with velocity and swing speed variables, while partial least squares regression evaluated attack angles. The mean contact depth was 20.1 ± 7.2 inches in front of the hitter's center of mass. Contact depth weakly explained exit velocity (r

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PMID42646868

DOI10.3390/sports14080330

PMCPMC13517717

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