Define angular velocity and explain its significance in biomechanics. Discuss how angular velocity differs from linear velocity and why it is important in analyzing sports movements. Analysis of Sports Movements. Choose a sporting movement that incudes rotation (e.g. bat swing, tennis serves, figure skating, diving). Describe the specific joints where angular velocity is most critical in this movement (just choose one). Explain how angular velocity affects positively or negatively this movement. Identify and explain other biomechanical factors (e.g., torque, moment of inertia) that influence angular velocity in this movement, and how they either aid or otherwise restrict the movement