Graduate Biomechanics

Biomechanics of Throwing Fall 2007

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Biomechanics of Throwing
Objectives in Throwing Activities

Maximum Distance

Applied Biomechanics

Biomechanics of Throwing
Objectives in Throwing Activities

Maximum Distance Maximum Accuracy

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Biomechanics of Throwing
Objectives in Throwing Activities

Maximum Distance Maximum Accuracy Speed and Accuracy

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Maximum Distance

Determining Factors Release velocity Release angle Release Height Aerodynamics

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Maximum Distance

Determining Factors Release velocity

Greater release velocities produce greater distance

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Maximum Distance Determining Factors Release velocity Release angle Gravity produces a constant acceleration that acts on the projectile from release to landing, causing the projectile to follow the path of a parabola.

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Maximum Distance

Determining Factors

Release angle

Optimum release angles produce the greatest distances

Angle

Release velocity

Distance

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Maximum Distance Determining Factors Release velocity Release angle Release Height

Greater release heights produce greater distance

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Maximum Distance Determining Factors Release velocity Release angle Release Height Aerodynamics Lift

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Maximum Accuracy

Determining Factors Release Point Throwing Arc

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Maximum Accuracy

Determining Factors Release Point

Release Point

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Maximum Accuracy

Determining Factors Release Point The ball follows a path that is a tangent to the release point on the arc of the throwing motion.

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Determining Factors Release Point Throwing Arc Maximum Accuracy

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Speed and Accuracy Determining Factors Kinetic Chain Throwing Arc Release Point Aerodynamics

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Aerodynamics The Curve Ball

Why Does a Ball Curve in Flight ?????

The Magnus Effect

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The Magnus Effect
High Pressure Related Factors Ball Velocity linear Ball Velocity angular Surface Roughness Low Pressure

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The Magnus Effect