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# Body Center of Mass Position Z

> Whole body center of mass Z position - for use with keypoint positions. This is a time series metric that tracks the body's lateral position throughout the swing.

## Technical Details

* **Variable Type:** Time Series Metric
* **Data Type:** Float
* **Units:** meters (m)
* **Column Name:** `whole_body_center_of_mass_z`
* **Aggregation:** mean
* **Precision:** 3
* **Optimal Direction:** N/A
* **Type:** Time series metric
* **Use:** With keypoint positions
* **Frame Rate:** 240 Hz
* **Direction:** Lateral (side-to-side)

## Description

Body center of mass Z position tracks the lateral position of the whole body's center of mass throughout the swing, providing insight into overall body movement patterns and balance.

## Use Cases

* Body lateral movement analysis
* Position tracking
* Overall balance assessment
* Time series analysis