Professor Yoichi Katsumata, Tono University “Good athletes are good at standing”
Professor Yoichi Katsuyama of Tono University, who has researched ways to improve baseball performance and has experience teaching a wide range of players from youth baseball to professionals, argues that “how to stand” has a large impact on baseball play. It looks easy, but it is actually difficult to stand. We asked Professor Katsuta to demonstrate a test to check if it was set up correctly.
Professor Katsuta continues research and guidance on techniques and training centered on how to use the body. In doing so, he realized what all good players have in common.
“Good players are good at standing up.
Standing right looks simple at first glance, but it is profound. Baseball moves from a standing position and rotates the body. Incorrect positioning affects throwing, hitting, and catching movements.
