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Analysis of knuckleball trajectories.

Authors :
Nathan, Alan M.
Source :
Procedia Engineering; Jul2012, Vol. 34, p116-121, 6p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Abstract: An analysis of knuckleball trajectories is presented using data from the PITCHf/x video tracking system for pitches thrown in actual MLB games. The data reveal that, contrary to popular belief, knuckleball trajectories are as smooth as those from normal pitches. However, the data also show that the deflection of a knuckleball from a straight-line trajectory is essentially random in both magnitude and direction. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18777058
Volume :
34
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Procedia Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
76179287
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2012.04.021