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Technical Details

  • Variable Type: Discrete Metric
  • Data Type: Float
  • Units: degrees
  • Column Name: trunk_angle_to_plate_foot_contact
  • Measurement: Trunk rotation (twist or transverse) angle at foot contact
  • Reference: 0° = facing home plate
  • Timing: At foot contact event

Description

Trunk angle to plate foot contact measures the trunk rotation angle relative to home plate at the instant of lead foot contact, where facing home plate is 0 degrees.

Use Cases

  • Trunk position assessment at foot contact
  • Timing evaluation