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Technical Details

  • Variable Type: Discrete Metric
  • Data Type: String
  • Units: N/A
  • Column Name: arm_slot_type

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Description

Arm slot type classifies the arm slot angle into categories based on ranges broadly adopted from Tread Athletics, Graeme Lehman: Do Different Arm Slots = Different Mechanics? https://treadathletics.com/arm-slot-differences/ The classifications are:
  • overhand (0-45°)
  • three-quarter (45-65°)
  • sidearm (65-115°)
  • submarine (115-180°)
With 0° as vertical and 90° as horizontal.

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Use Cases

  • Arm slot classification
  • Pitching style identification
  • Pitch consistency tracking