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. 2010 Mar;2(2):135–146. doi: 10.1177/1941738110362656

Figure 7.

Figure 7.

Increased angles of knee extension and forward trunk flexion at ball release have been associated with increased velocities of the pitched ball. The increased knee extension provides a solid base for the trunk to rotate and flex upon, whereas the additional forward flexion allows for an increased distance for the accelerating forces to act upon the ball before release.