Loading Phase

This is the preperation period for striking. Right foot rocks back to ensure proper balance between ball conatct and feet.

Shoulder girdle-

·         Right side- Lateral tilt with abduction  of the Serratus Anterior

·         Left side-Anterior tilt of the Pectoralis Major

Shoulder joint-

·         Right side-Horizontal abduction of the Pectoralis Major upper and lower fibers, Coracobrachialis; Anterior, Middle, and Posterior Deltoid fibers; and Infraspinatus muscle

·         Left side- Flexion from the Deltiod Anterior fibers and Pectoralis Major upper fibers

Elbow and Radioulnar joints-

·         Left side- Extention and pronation of the Brachioradialis and Brachiali

·         Right side- Flexion and supination of the Brachioradialis and Brachiali

Hip joint-

·         Right side- slight extension of the Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus

·         Left side- Slight extension of the Rectus Femoris, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, and Vastus Lateralis

Knee joint-

·         Right side- Slight extension of the Rectus Femoris, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, and Vastus Lateralis

·         Left side- Slight flexion of the Popliteus, Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus