Why does a baseball pitcher struggle to maintain velocity and control after experiencing shoulder fatigue during a game?

💡 Explanation

Shoulder fatigue disrupts the precise kinetic chain sequencing, because the coordinated transfer of momentum from legs to core to arm is compromised, therefore reducing the overall power and control of the pitch. It is the altered sequencing, rather than changes in energy stores, that directly impairs performance.

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