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Technical Details

  • Variable Type: Movement Flag
  • Data Type: Integer
  • Units: N/A
  • Column Name: contact_phase_arm_out_of_slot_position
  • Optimal Direction: Lower is better
  • Unknown Value: -1
  • Measurement: Contact Phase Shoulder Abduction at Apex
  • Threshold: Shoulder abduction less than 110° or greater than 140°

Description

Contact phase arm out of slot position is a binary indicator that flags when the dominant shoulder is abducted outside the 110°–140° range at ball contact, indicating the arm is not in an optimal overhead “slot” position to strike the ball.

Use Cases

  • Contact position assessment
  • Mechanics evaluation