JJs redneck out of hand pitch speed measurement for those without radar guns

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Perfect Circle

Perfect Circle

Jan 4, 2012
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Can't believe I'm gettin caught up in the radar ratings for the first time... Its that time of year. Had a 2020 Dad come to DW's work and tell her his DD was throwing 57mph. :cool:

What is the formula for measuring speed from video. Seen it on here before... ???

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boomer'sdad

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Absolutely love this thread! Now I can show DW that there are people out there more obsessed with softball than I am! Thanks guys!!
 
Eric F

Eric F

May 24, 2013
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boomer'sdad said:
Absolutely love this thread! Now I can show DW that there are people out there more obsessed with softball than I am! Thanks guys!!
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If you have to use us to prove your case, you might just be in the same boat. Also, I prefer "passionate about my DD's enjoyment and development" rather than "obsessed". ;)
 
Perfect Circle

Perfect Circle

Jan 4, 2012
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Got the Jugs Radar Pro. but still want to be able to go back and calc. DD's old clips. Here is what I come up with...for a fast ballpark.

Since we can only calc. over all average speed this way:

Measure distance from release point to 3-4' out in front of Plate. The average = about 9'. 40'-9=31' ???

Your video editor will give you the seconds of the clip. (Exsample 00:00:00.37)

31 / .37 = 83.78378378378378 round off to 84 (or not )

31 / .37 = 84 * .682 = 57.288 mph (round off to) 57 mph + 3 mph = 60 MPH :cool:

I'll get it closer, when I learn to use this radar...
 
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Ken B

Ken B

Feb 3, 2010
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Isn't it possible to calculate speed by counting total frames from release to catch and knowing the approximate distance?
 
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