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Technical Details

  • Variable Type: Movement Flag
  • Data Type: Integer
  • Units: N/A
  • Column Name: landing_phase_excessive_side_lean
  • Optimal Direction: Lower is better
  • Unknown Value: -1
  • Measurement: Trunk lateral (side-to-side) tilt at Termination
  • Threshold: Absolute trunk tilt greater than 30° (to either side)

Description

Landing phase excessive side lean is a binary indicator that flags if the trunk is tilted sideways more than 30° (in either direction) at the finish of the serve. This can indicate poor deceleration control, increased lateral low back strain, and poor positioning to prepare for a return volley.

Use Cases

  • Follow-through and deceleration assessment
  • Injury risk identification