In this study, we utilized Vicon software to study the effects of weight distribution on velocity during a baseball/softball swing. I was able to personally be a test subject in this study along with two other subjects, and was set up with markers throughout the arm to obtain velocity values. We took swings with and without weight on the bat and found that training with eccentrically dominated movement patterns can be an effective method to acutely increase maximal strength and power expression. Once the weight is removed the subject is able to obtain an increased swing velocity.

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If you would like to read more about what we did in this study click here