What role do your fingers play in velocity and spin? More than most pitchers and coaches realize. In this episode of Applied Baseball Science, Dr. Nicholas Serio of VeloU breaks down a 2024 study that used a sensor-embedded baseball to analyze finger strength, rate of force development (RFD), and anatomical structure in college pitchers — and how each contributes to fastball velocity and spin rate. 🔬 Key findings from the study: Middle finger force output strongly correlated with velocity and...
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What role do your fingers play in velocity and spin? More than most pitchers and coaches realize. In this episode of Applied Baseball Science, Dr. Nicholas Serio of VeloU breaks down a 2024 study that used a sensor-embedded baseball to analyze finger strength, rate of force development (RFD), and anatomical structure in college pitchers — and how each contributes to fastball velocity and spin rate. 🔬 Key findings from the study: Middle finger force output strongly correlated with velocity and...
The New Frontier of Baseball Coaching with Thomas Jankins
In this episode of VeloUnlocked w/ Dr. Nick Serio, we’re joined by Thomas Jankins, a Performance Coach at Velo University.Join them as they:Discuss the challenges of modern baseball coachesExplore athlete development in the data-driven sports eraShare the power of resilience in the face of uncertaintyNavigate challenges and growth in professional baseballExamine the transition from a traditional to a data-driven, analytical approach in professional baseballShed light on the importance of main...
What role do your fingers play in velocity and spin? More than most pitchers and coaches realize. In this episode of Applied Baseball Science, Dr. Nicholas Serio of VeloU breaks down a 2024 study that used a sensor-embedded baseball to analyze finger strength, rate of force development (RFD), and anatomical structure in college pitchers — and how each contributes to fastball velocity and spin rate. 🔬 Key findings from the study: Middle finger force output strongly correlated with velocity and...
