A pitcher’s starting position influences their proprioceptive awareness and the subsequent sequencing of their kinetic chain.
Proprioception and Starting Position
When the front leg is behind the hip, the leg is forced to initiate movement, suggesting a lack of proactive proprioceptive control.
The hand is trying to compensate for the body being out of sync, rather than being an integral part of a coordinated movement initiated from a balanced base.
Your Kinetic Chain and Starting Position
A balanced starting position (front leg even with the front hip) allows for a more efficient transfer of energy.
The glove hand then engages the core and lower body in a more synchronized way, leading to a more powerful and controlled throw.
Its movement helps to create the forward motion in a controlled way, allowing the throwing hand to follow through with consistent speed and release.
The glove hand’s action, when timed correctly, helps to orchestrate the entire body’s movement.
Pitch Smart
A balanced starting point allows for a more natural and coordinated movement, initiated by the glove hand, leading to better balance, command, and consistent pitch delivery.
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