The Motor Preference Approach to Baseball Mechanics
In our daily movements, we operate within a system that prioritizes economy, effectiveness, and efficiency, all driven by our innate survival instincts. Our bodies instinctively seek to optimize movement to enhance our chances of survival while minimizing injury risk. This remarkable ability to adapt to our environment has led scientists to explore various theories, including the concept of motor preferences. One key discovery involves displacement profiles in the sagittal plane, which has significant implications in sports like baseball, influencing areas such as physical preparation, injury prevention, mental readiness, and the adaptation of technical skills. At Baseball U Performance, we use this approach to tailor individual workouts and training sessions to the athlete specific to their motor preference assessment results.