“Contact me if your arm hurts!” – Coach Skip Fast, 25+ Years Coach Pitchers.
Your Kinect Chain
Pitching is a kinetic chain activity, meaning energy is transferred sequentially from the ground to the body.
- The kinetic chain starts with the starting position of the feet.
- The front foot lift uses this position to keep the weight back.
- The glove arm moves across the body to create tension in the core.
- The tension is released, and the ball goes to the target.
Disruptions in this chain, such as improper head movement, lead to excessive stress on certain joints, particularly the shoulder and elbow.
- Head movement is a vital indicator of overall pitching mechanics.
- A stable and controlled head position is essential for performance and injury prevention.
- Addressing improper head movement often involves correcting underlying mechanical issues in the lower body and core.
The relationship between head movement and injury risk is essential for performance and injury prevention. A stable and controlled head position helps maintain proper spinal alignment and an efficient release. Excessive or erratic head movement throws off this alignment, increasing strain on the neck, shoulder, and arm.
Working with Coach Skip, pitchers discover a kinetic chain in which they lower their heads before moving forward, build an injury-resistant motion and never worry about finding the target again!
In-person instruction costs $60/half-hour session, payable in Cash or Venmo.
Instruction occurs at the Pitching Wall at 65 Fairmount Drive, Sicklerville, NJ, 08081.
- The Fairmount Drive location is 3 minutes off Exit 41 on the Atlantic City Expressway.
Interested? Fill out this form, and Coach Skip will contact you within 24 hours!
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