Category
Sports Performance & Elite Sports
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to present a proof-of-concept for a novel Accuracy-Integrated Metric (AIM) to evaluate throwing performance. Ball velocity, displacement from target, and throw distance data were simulated for ten throws, and an AIM score calculated for each. Throws were ranked per conventional evaluation methods (by ball velocity), and by AIM score. When ranked on ball velocity, throw 7 ranked highest (36.0 m.s-1); however, it scored lowest with AIM (10.2) owing to a large displacement value. Discrepancies in these rankings highlight the limitations of relying solely on one aspect of performance when evaluating throwing. By considering ball velocity and accuracy together, AIM provides a more objective way to assess throwing performance which it is hoped will facilitate greater in-depth analyses of throwing biomechanics, and the aspects related to performance.
Recommended Citation
Lozowski, Billy and Oliver, Gretchen D.
(2024)
"AN ACCURACY-INTEGRATED METRIC FOR EVALUATING THROWING PERFORMANCE,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/5
