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From the Ground to the Hand: How the Kinetic Chain Powers the Pitch and the Serve

Powerful athletic actions like pitching and serving rely on the kinetic chain, a sequential transfer of energy from the legs and core through the body to the arm and hand. Optimizing this chain maximizes velocity and minimizes injury risk by ensuring proper force distribution.

Yara Haddad·October 28, 2026