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Strength and Conditioning Programs to Increase Bat Swing Velocity for Collegiate Baseball Players
Ryosuke Haruna1,2, Tatsuo Doi2, Daiki Habu1
1Department of Nutrition, Graduate School of Human Life and Ecology, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-3-138, Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 27, 2023
Summary
Bat swing velocity (BSV) is crucial for baseball performance. This study found that anthropometric and physiological factors, like strength and explosive power, significantly correlate with BSV in collegiate players.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Bat swing velocity (BSV) is a key determinant of hitting success in baseball.
- Understanding the factors influencing BSV is essential for optimizing player performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate anthropometric and physiological variables related to BSV in collegiate baseball players.
- To explore effective strength and conditioning programs for enhancing BSV.
Main Methods:
- Seventy-eight collegiate baseball players participated.
- Maximum BSV was measured using Blast Baseball technology.
- Anthropometric (height, body mass, lean body mass) and physiological variables (strength, sprint, jump, medicine ball throw) were assessed.
Main Results:
- Weak but significant positive correlations were found between all anthropometric measurements and BSV.
- Significant relationships were observed between BSV and hand grip strength, back muscle strength, and medicine ball throwing.
- No significant relationship was found between BSV and the 30m sprint or standing long jump.
Conclusions:
- BSV is associated with anthropometric characteristics and physiological factors, especially upper/lower body strength and explosive power.
- Strength and conditioning programs should focus on enhancing these specific physical attributes to improve BSV.
- The findings provide valuable insights for coaches designing training regimens for baseball players.
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