Lumbopelvic Control in Baseball Batting

Influence of Lumbopelvic Control on Batting Mechanics and Bat-swing Velocity in Baseball Players

Baseball batting is important to winning the games. Baseball batting is achieved by proximal-to-distal sequencing of body movements and controlled by the neuromuscular system. Poor lumbopelvic control could influence production and transfer of energy in the kinetic chain. This study aims to investigate the impact of lumbopelvic control in hitting mechanics and bat swing velocity in high school baseball players.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Sport specialization in baseball batting
• Active players on college baseball teams

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of surgery in the lumbar area
• Severe musculoskeletal or neurological symptoms that interfere with participation in competition, training and test