A pitcher’s starting position influences their proprioceptive awareness and the subsequent sequencing of their kinetic chain.
Your Foot Position
The pitcher setting their feet one baseball width apart sets the foundation upon which their entire delivery is built. Correct footwork is essential for a smooth and efficient motion.
When the feet are properly aligned, the glove hand can work effectively, contributing to balance and leading to better command of the pitch.
Your Front Foot Lift
The front knee stays in front of the front shoulder, the front heel lines up with the back toes, and the front toes point toward the target.
Your Glove Work and Throwing Action
The glove work causes the lower body to open and land the stride, highlighting the pitching motion’s integrated nature, where the upper body (glove arm) helps drive the lower body movement.
The movement initiated by the glove hand helps to transfer the power generated by the lower body, through the core, and into the throwing arm.
Pitch Smart
Proper positioning contributes to a stable base, which supports the glove hand’s role in maintaining balance and encourages velocity and accuracy.
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Coach Skip Fast
Pro Pitching Institute
“Proprioception and Your Kinetic Chain Unleashes Your Lower Body”
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