Table 2. Pearson Product-Moment correlation coefficients and -values between kinematic parameters and ball velocity. -value for determination of statistical differences for 52 variables adjusted using the Bonferroni correction < 0.001.

	Maximal angular vel.	Timing of max. angular vel.	Maximal angle	Timing of max. angle
Hip flexion (lead leg)			r = .49, P < .001
Hip extension (lead leg)			r = .48, P < .001
Knee flexion (follow leg)		r = .52, P < .001
Pelvis external rotation			r = .64, P < .001
Pelvis internal rotation	r = .72, P < .001
Trunk external rotation			r = .65, P < .001	r = -.49, P < .001
Trunk internal rotation	r = .78, P < .001			r = .51, P < .001
Shoulder internal rotation	r = .47, P < .001
Elbow extension	r = .47, P < .001