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Technical Details

  • Variable Type: Discrete Metric
  • Data Type: Float
  • Units: meters (m)
  • Column Name: relative_hand_position_towards_pitcher
  • Measurement: Distance from mid-shoulders to average wrist position
  • Direction: Negative values (-) indicate the wrists are further from the pitcher than the neck (mid shoulders)
  • Timing: At foot contact event
  • Typical Range: -0.1 to -0.4 meters

Description

Relative hand position towards pitcher measures the forward-backward position of the hands relative to the shoulders at foot contact, indicating hand placement and swing setup.

Use Cases

  • Hand placement analysis
  • Swing setup assessment
  • Position evaluation
  • Technique optimization