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The Two-Seam Fastball: A Pitch of Movement and Control

When most people think of fastballs, they picture pure velocity—the kind that explodes past hitters with little time to react. But not every fastball is about raw speed. The two-seam fastball is a pitch that combines velocity with deception, giving pitchers a weapon that can induce weak contact, generate ground balls, and keep batters guessing. It’s not just a pitch about throwing hard; it’s a pitch about throwing smart. 

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The Evolution of Biomechanical Analysis

In sports, we’ve come a long way with data and analysis driving player development and in-game decisions over time. Players and coaches will always have room for making decisions based on intuition. The data merely guides you to new insights and higher-probability outcomes. Take a look at where we were, where we are, and how SportsTrace can help with biomechanical video analysis – and figuring out the data. The Past… Read More »The Evolution of Biomechanical Analysis

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The Mad Scientist has a Major Breakthrough: Are Bryson DeChambeau’s theories becoming golf’s new gospel?

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He signs his name left-handed and backwards. He occasionally streams on the gaming site Twitch under the username “thebadone23.” And as of Sunday, he is only the third man in history to win the NCAA Division 1 title, US Amateur Championship, and the US Open after Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Bryson DeChambeau, a collegiate physics major, always sought out the science behind the science behind the golf swing. Prior… Read More »The Mad Scientist has a Major Breakthrough: Are Bryson DeChambeau’s theories becoming golf’s new gospel?