An excellent pitching motion is a heel-to-heel relationship, and the role of the glove hand is in maintaining balance and initiating the throwing action.
Heel-to-Heel
The core argument is that keeping the front heel close and even with the back heel at the start of the motion helps a pitcher stay balanced.
This “heel-to-heel relationship” keeps the front shoulder even with the front knee and prevents the pitcher’s weight from shifting and their head from moving prematurely.
The result is that the stride land and the throwing arm can deliver the ball in a fluid, coordinated sequence.
The Glove Hand
When the pitcher’s body is in balance, the glove hand’s motion naturally tips the pitcher’s weight, initiates the turn, and contributes to the entire throwing action.
The importance of the glove hand prompts the lower body to fire the throwing arm and this coordinated movement leads to consistent accuracy and increase speed.
Getting Better Results
In contrast, when the motion is out of balance, the pitcher lands their stride before the throwing arm is ready, leading to inconsistent and inaccurate throws, much like “throwing a dart at a dart board.”
The Pro Pitching Institute teaches you the balance needed to prompt a throw with uncanny regularity, or your instruction is free … No questions… No hassles… and no hard feelings.
Coach Skip Fast
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