Technical Details
- Variable Type: Discrete Metric
- Data Type: Float
- Units: degrees (°)
- Column Name:
contact_phase_trunk_flexion - Measurement: Sagittal-plane trunk flexion at Apex (ball contact)
Description
Contact phase trunk flexion is the forward/backward bend of the trunk at ball contact. Positive values indicate forward flexion, negative values indicate backward extension. It reflects posture at the moment of impact and can be compared with Finish Phase Trunk Flexion to track trunk motion through the rest of the serve.Use Cases
- Posture at contact
- Trunk control and consistency
- Comparison with finish-phase trunk flexion