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Technical Details

  • Variable Type: Discrete Metric
  • Data Type: Boolean
  • Units: True/False
  • Column Name: early_release
  • Measurement: Wrist fore/aft position relative to lead toe at release
  • Threshold: Wrist behind toe at release

Description

Early release is a binary indicator that flags premature ball release during the pitch. It occurs when the wrist is positioned behind the lead toe at the instant of ball release.

Use Cases

  • Release timpositioning assessment
  • Mechanics evaluation