Baseball Pitch analysis using Xsens MVN Analyze

"Health sciences researchers at Eastern Connecticut State University analyzed the biomechanics of the baseball pitch this past weekend, using pitchers from Eastern’s own baseball team as study subjects. Titled “Analysis of the Baseball Pitch: Effect of Foot Placement on Body Movement and Pitching Accuracy,” the study was led by Health Sciences Professor Paul Canavan, visiting biomechanical engineer Nicholas Yang and Eastern students Christina Gosselin and Ashley Kennison."

In this analysis, the researchers used Xsens MVN, amongst other tools such as a high-speed camera and a radar gun, to accurately record and analyze the movements during the pitch.

"“Providing individual athletes and coaches in the future with results that could optimize mechanics may improve performance and decrease injury risk,” said Canavan of the study’s implications."

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