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Graduate Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Fall 2007
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Objectives in Throwing Activities Maximum Distance
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Objectives in Throwing Activities Maximum Distance Maximum Accuracy
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Objectives in Throwing Activities Maximum Distance Maximum Accuracy Speed and Accuracy
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Maximum Distance Determining Factors Release velocity Release angle Release Height Aerodynamics
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Maximum Distance Determining Factors Release velocity Greater release velocities produce greater distance
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Maximum Distance Gravity produces a constant acceleration that acts on the projectile from release to landing, causing the projectile to follow the path of a parabola. Determining Factors Release velocity Release angle
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Maximum Distance Determining Factors Release velocity Release angle Distance Angle Optimum release angles produce the greatest distances
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Maximum Distance Greater release heights produce greater distance Determining Factors Release velocity Release angle Release Height
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Maximum Distance Determining Factors Release velocity Release angle Release Height Aerodynamics Lift
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Maximum Accuracy Determining Factors Release Point Throwing Arc
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Maximum Accuracy Determining Factors Release Point Release Point
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing 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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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Maximum Accuracy Determining Factors Release Point Throwing Arc
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Speed and Accuracy Determining Factors Kinetic Chain Throwing Arc Release Point Aerodynamics
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing Aerodynamics – “The Curve Ball” Why Does a Ball Curve in Flight ????? The Magnus Effect
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing The Magnus Effect Related Factors Ball Velocity – linear Ball Velocity – angular Surface Roughness High Pressure Low Pressure
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Applied Biomechanics Biomechanics of Throwing The Magnus Effect
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