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A Vicon motion capture system, force plates, and a speed gun were utilized to collect data on body segment motion, joint angular velocity, and GRF. Independent\n                    <jats:italic>t<\/jats:italic>\n                    -tests were conducted to compare differences between the 2 groups. The results revealed that the HG exhibited notably higher trunk angular velocity, drive leg anterior GRF impulse, and stride leg vertical GRF than the LG. Moreover, the HG demonstrated later stride foot contact, maximal external rotation, and ball release, indicating that delayed pitching timing contributes to increased ball velocity. These results highlight the importance of trunk rotation and GRF production for achieving high ball velocity. 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