Joint kinetics of the lower limbs in the baseball pitching

The purpose of this study was to investigate the joint moments and power of push-off and landing leg during baseball pitching in collegiate baseball pitchers. Eight healthy male collegiate baseball pitchers participated in this study, and each subject was asked to throw fastballs. The joint forces and joint moments of the lower limbs were computed with inverse dynamic method. The joint moments and powers of lower limbs were analysis. The specific muscle action in lower limbs for pitching may be a key factor for the pitching performance.