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Striking & Throwing Mechanics in Sports
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What does the firing rate of corticospinal tract neurons correlate with during movement?

  • The muscle and joint torque produced (correct)
  • The sensory feedback received
  • The duration of movement
  • The velocity of limb movement

    • Which neuron population is responsible for encoding the direction of multi-joint movements?

  • Pyramidal tract neurons
  • Motor cortex neurons (correct)
  • Alpha motor neurons
  • Sensory neuron populations

    • How does Edward Evarts' work characterize the neuronal activity in the motor cortex?

  • Neuronal activity changes shortly after movement has started.
  • Neuron activity is tied to specific muscles and force magnitude. (correct)
  • It is associated with both displacement and muscle tension.
  • Neuron activity reflects joint angles rather than muscle groups.

    • What role does magnetic stimulation of the cortex serve in assessing the motor system in humans?

    <p>It indirectly activates pyramidal tract neurons for evaluating corticospinal pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, the corticospinal tract is primarily responsible for which type of actions?

    <p>Dexterous actions requiring cortical planning, like throwing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle emphasizes starting movements with proximal segments in throwing to maximize speed?

    <p>Summation of speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a factor that influences the velocity of a struck ball?

    <p>Inertia and moment of inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segment should reach maximum speed last according to the principle of summation of speed?

    <p>Distal segment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of properly lifting the leg during the wind-up phase of throwing?

    <p>To maintain balance and raise the center of gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the position of the knee be during the leg lift phase according to optimal mechanics?

    <p>Angled back slightly toward the rubber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is maximum knee height typically measured in pitchers?

    <p>As a percentage of the pitcher's body height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the mechanical principles outlined, what is critical for achieving maximum speed at the distal end during striking actions?

    <p>Synchronization of segment movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus during throwing when considering the inertia of the body?

    <p>Balancing the weight above the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to angular velocity as momentum is transferred to distal masses?

    <p>It increases successively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle describes the effective mechanics of throwing?

    <p>Summation of speed theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the conservation of momentum, what equation represents the momentum before and after impact?

    <p>m!(bati) + m!(balli) = m!(batf) + m!(ballf)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is crucial for maximizing angular acceleration during a swing?

    <p>Minimizing the moment of inertia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition generally leads to a higher ball exit velocity upon impact?

    <p>Lower initial ball velocity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of striking mechanics, what should be done to the masses during the swing?

    <p>Keep them close to the axis of rotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship expressed by the equation T = Iω?

    <p>Torque is proportional to the product of moment of inertia and angular velocity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does maximizing the moment of inertia have during a collision?

    <p>Minimizes deceleration of the bat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is often used to describe the principle of transferring momentum between body segments?

    <p>Kinetic link principle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is crucial for maximizing bat speed during the swing?

    <p>Minimizing moment of inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When analyzing striking mechanics, minimizing what aspect will likely enhance performance?

    <p>Moment of inertia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ft represent in relation to momentum transfer?

    <p>Force multiplied by time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle does not apply well to throwing mechanics?

    <p>Optimal coordination of partial momenta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the organization of the primary motor cortex (M1), what determines the cortical representation?

    <p>Functional demands of body parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do M1 neurons correlate with motor behaviors during movement?

    <p>Correlate with movement direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily differentiates hitting from throwing in sports mechanics?

    <p>Counteraction of force during impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body parts have a larger cortical representation in humans compared to their size?

    <p>Fingers and face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is significantly notable in the activity of single neurons during natural movements?

    <p>Encode movement amplitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding motor control during striking mechanics?

    <p>It requires optimal tension to be effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT play a key role in the mechanics of throwing?

    <p>Maximizing moment of inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of ball velocity in pitching is attributed to stride and trunk rotation?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the late cocking phase, what initiates this phase?

    <p>Lead foot contacts the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion results from the rapid external shoulder rotation during late cocking?

    <p>Internal rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate of shoulder internal rotation during the arm acceleration phase?

    <p>9000°/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the elbow during the arm acceleration phase?

    <p>Elbow extension occurs with minimal triceps activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one effect of the deceleration phase on ball trajectory?

    <p>It has no bearing on ball trajectory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of soft tissues around the shoulder during late cocking?

    <p>They stretch to accommodate motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the pelvis rotation during the pitching motion is true?

    <p>Pelvis rotates at ~700°/s, aiding spinal rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does transferring momentum during the pitching motion achieve?

    <p>Increases angular velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of pitching is characterized by rapid external shoulder rotation?

    <p>Late cocking phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Striking & Throwing Mechanics

    • Summation of Speed: To maximize the velocity of a thrown or struck object, body segments should move in sequence, starting with the largest proximal segments and ending with the smallest distal segments.
    • Moment of Inertia: The moment of inertia is a measure of an object's resistance to angular acceleration. A smaller moment of inertia allows for faster angular velocities.
    • Inertial Interactions: In striking, especially baseball, minimizing bat deceleration during contact with the ball is crucial. This involves maximizing bat moment of inertia during impact.
    • Throwing Phases: Baseball pitching effectively utilizes summation of speed in different phases: wind-up, leg lift, stride, arm cocking, arm acceleration, and deceleration. Each phase contributes to momentum transfer and increasing angular velocity.
    • Key Throwing Phases:
      • Stride: Rapid hip and trunk rotation with significant contribution to ball velocity.
      • Arm Cocking: Rapid external shoulder rotation with stretching of soft tissues.
      • Arm Acceleration: Extremely rapid internal shoulder rotation (one of the fastest human movements in sports).
    • Striking & Momentum: In striking, momentum is not conserved as perfectly in throwing due to the need to counteract the impact force of the ball.

    Neural Control of Striking & Throwing

    • Motor Cortex (M1): The primary motor cortex is organized somatotopically, meaning different areas control different body parts. The representation of each body part is proportional to its functional complexity.
    • M1 Neuron Activity: Individual neurons in M1 fire in relation to specific muscle activity and force magnitude, not just displacement.
    • Population Vector: Populations of M1 neurons encode movement direction based on the relative firing rates of individual neurons.
    • Corticospinal Tract: The corticospinal tract is the primary pathway for transmitting motor commands from the motor cortex to muscles. It helps control precise and dexterous movements like throwing and striking.
    • Corticospinal Tract Function: Magnetic brain stimulation is used to assess the integrity of the corticospinal tract by indirectly activating pyramidal tract neurons. This results in muscle twitches that can be measured.

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