Without A Balanced Front Leg Lift
Your foot plant is gravity-driven.
This suggests a lack of control over the intentional placement of the feet.
When the ball is delivered, it lands within your target area, but not consistently into your target with the desired precision.
With A Balanced Front Leg Lift
Fastball command originates from a combination of a balanced front leg lift.
Balanced front leg lift is the starting point, providing stability and control for the subsequent movements.
A well-managed glove-hand action contributes to balance, direction, and initiating the kinetic chain.
A well-timed throwing arm trigger synchronizes the upper body’s throwing motion with the power generated by the lower body drive.
The throwing arm action is a secondary function to this foundational balance.
Fastball Command
The initial stages of the pitching motion, particularly the balance achieved during the front leg lift, are the primary determinants of fastball command.
A stable, controlled lift sets the stage for more precise and repeatable delivery.
In contrast, an imbalanced lift leads to a less controlled, gravity-dependent foot plant and consequently, less accurate pitches.
Pitch Smart
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Pro Pitching Institute
“Beyond Arm Strength: Unleashing Lower Body Power Through Proprioception”
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