The sequence of body segments and joints that work together to generate and transfer force signifies the importance of the kinetic chain.
Improper Back Knee Position Disrupts the Kinetic Chain
When your back knee is ahead of or directly over your back foot, your body tilts.
To regain balance, you change your head position as you lift your front leg, which disrupts the coordination between your upper and lower body.
You lose control of your glove work and lower body movement, and your lower body cannot contribute efficiently to the throw.
Proper Back Knee Position Optimizes the Kinetic Chain
With your back knee positioned slightly to the side of your back foot, at second base, your weight distribution remains centered, your body stays balanced, and you prevent tilting.
Your glove hand transfers energy from your lower body through your core and into your throwing arm.
This allows your lower body to pull your throwing arm into the throwing motion effectively, facilitates a proper back knee position, and leads to more accurate throws.
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