Technical Details
- Variable Type: Discrete Metric
- Data Type: Boolean
- Units: True/False
- Column Name:
elbow_hike - Measurement: Elbow position relative to shoulder at foot contact
- Threshold: Elbow above shoulder
Description
Elbow hike is a binary indicator that flags when the throwing elbow is positioned above the same-side shoulder at foot contact, which indicates improper arm positioning during the pitch.Use Cases
- Arm position assessment
- Mechanics evaluation
- Injury risk identification