Influence of Lead Knee Extension on Ball Velocity and Elbow Varus Torque in Professional and High School Baseball Pitchers.
Brittany DowlingAlexander HodakowskiChristopher M BrusalisMicheal J LueraCalvin D SmithNikhil N VermaGrant E GarriguesPublished in: Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine (2024)
Professional pitchers can extend their lead knee with minimal impact at the elbow. In high school pitchers, cognizance of proper full-body pitching mechanics remains a priority over increased velocity.