During the preparatory phase for an underhand softball pitch, the hand holding the ball is drawn behind the body prior to the forward swing of the arm. When the hand is drawn behind the body, which of the following movements occurs at the shoulder?

A. flexion
B. extension
C. hyperextension
D. circumduction


C. hyperextension

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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