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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

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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.

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Use Cases

  • Arm position assessment
  • Mechanics evaluation
  • Injury risk identification