Unlock Your Pitching Potential
Why Your Pitch Isn’t Hitting the Target?
Right now, there’s nothing within your motion to promote the ball going to your target.
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Your proprioceptive system (body awareness) is likely providing conflicting or incomplete feedback:
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The kinetic chain (energy transfer) lacks a crucial link for directional efficiency and precise transfer to the target.
You’ve got the power generators (foot strike, hip rotation) working, but you’re missing the directional steering and efficient energy transfer mechanism within your kinetic chain. You’re causing a breakdown in both your proprioceptive feel for accurate delivery and the actual outcome of your pitches.
Coach Skip’s Step-by-Step Guide to Optimizing Your Pitching Motion
“The ball goes to your target” is the ultimate validation of performance. It’s the tangible proof of the pitcher’s highly developed proprioceptive awareness.
Coach Skip uncovers every body part in the correct order to truly make proprioception and the kinetic chain second nature.
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Your Starting Position (Emphasis on Proper Setup)
- Foot Placement: What is the position of your feet?
- Glove Hand: Where does your glove hand need to be?
- Knee Bend: How do you bend your knees?
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Your Front Foot Lift (Initiating the Drive)
- Thigh Rotation: What happens with your front thigh?
- Knee Alignment: Where is your front knee?
- Foot Placement (Critical): Where do you place your front foot?
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Your Separation (Setting Up for Power)
- Throwing Hand: What’s your throwing hand’s position?
- Glove Hand: What’s your glove hand’s position?
- STOP: How do you practice your Starting Position, Front Leg Lift, and Separation to build muscle memory?
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Your Motion (Dynamic Movement to Delivery)
- Glove Hand Action: What part of your body moves first, and how does it move?
- Throwing Action: How do you deliver the ball to your target?
- STOP: How do you bring these motions to game speed?
By focusing on these precise movements and practicing diligently, you’ll develop a more efficient and powerful pitching motion, maximizing your kinetic chain and proprioception without needing to think about them actively.
The Power of Deliberate Practice: Building Your Pitching Foundation
Practicing the mechanics isn’t about throwing the ball; it’s a deliberate, foundational drill designed to train your body meticulously.
This targeted practice is crucial for developing your proprioceptive system, which is your body’s internal sense of position, movement, and effort. By focusing on the initial, critical links of the kinetic chain, you’re ensuring that every movement is flawlessly executed. This detailed training guarantees that when you attempt the full pitching motion, the vital energy transfer begins efficiently and correctly, setting the stage for everything that follows.
Ultimately, this deliberate drill provides tangible proof of your highly developed proprioceptive awareness. It demonstrates how your body’s honed “feel” enables you to perfectly execute the complex, sequential movements of the kinetic chain, ensuring that maximal power is generated and accurately directed to achieve your desired outcome on the mound.
