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THE KEY TO PITCH COMMAND

A pitcher’s command begins long before the baseball leaves the hand.

One of the most important positions in the delivery is the relationship between the front knee and the front hip.

Front Knee and The Front Knee

When your front knee stays in front of your front hip, your lower body is in position to lead the delivery, alignment allows your stride to land in balance, and your hips to continue moving through the throw.

The force is transferred efficiently from the ground through your legs, core, and into your throwing arm.

Your Throwing Arm

Your throwing arm stays in front of your body instead of falling behind it.

The arm no longer compensates for poor lower-body timing and simply delivers the baseball to the target.

What Not To Do

When the front knee falls behind the front hip, your lower body loses its ability to drive the delivery, your throwing arm is forced to catch up, and command becomes inconsistent.

Missing the target is often a sign that the arm is compensating for a lower-body movement problem.

Pitching Excellence

Proper front knee position helps create repeatable mechanics, efficient velocity, natural ball movement, and consistent command.

We’re so confident in our instruction that if we can’t help you consistently get the baseball to your target through live or Zoom instruction, your instruction is FREE! No questions asked.

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
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FOOT POSITIONING AND THE DYNMANIC MOTION

Proper foot positioning helps maintain balance, supports a dynamic motion, and allows the sequence to work as intended.

Improper Foot Positioning Disrupts Timing

When the front foot starts too far forward, the body begins the delivery out of balance.

To create momentum, the pitcher is forced to over-stride.

Over-striding disrupts timing, the lower body rushes, and the throwing arm is left trying to find the target.

The result is inconsistent command and a delivery that is difficult to repeat.

Better Foot Position Creates Better Direction

A balanced starting position begins with the front foot even with the back foot.

The weight is created, allowing the body to move in sequence.

Balance leads to control, control leads to repeatability, and repeatability leads to command.

The Glove Hand Connection

When the feet begin in balance, the glove hand moves across the body.

The glove hand creates a sequence that activates the lower body.

The hips follow, the throwing arm is delivered into position, and instead of in separate pieces, the body works together.

This creates a smoother transfer of energy from the ground through the core into the baseball.

Pitch Smart

When the sequence works, the command improves, and the velocity becomes easier.

We’re so confident in our instruction that if we can’t help you consistently find your target, your instruction is FREE.

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

THE BACK KNEE CONTROLS THE KINETIC CHAIN

Your back knee helps determine whether your body moves in sequence.

Improper Back Knee Position Disrupts the Kinetic Chain

When your back knee moves ahead of or directly over your back foot, your body begins to tilt, balance is lost, and the upper and lower body stop working together.

The glove hand loses direction, the lower body loses influence, and the throwing arm starts doing work that should have been done by the body.

Command suffers, velocity becomes forced, and the kinetic chain breaks down before the baseball is even thrown.

Proper Back Knee Position Supports the Kinetic Chain

When the back knee is positioned toward second base, the body stays centered, balance is maintained, the head stays stable, the glove hand moves freely across the body, and the lower body begins the sequence.

Energy transfers from the ground into the core, then into the throwing arm, and the body delivers the pitch.

Sequence Creates Results

The goal is not to throw harder. The goal is to move in the correct order.

When the back knee supports balance, the kinetic chain stays connected, command improves, velocity becomes easier, and the arm experiences less stress.

Pitch Smart

Build the sequence from the ground up.

We’re so confident in our instruction that if we can’t help you consistently get the ball to your target, your instruction is FREE—no questions asked.

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

Unleashing Your Sequential Power

Starting Position Creates Power

Real power starts from the ground up.

As your glove hand moves, your lower body begins moving toward the target.

Your stride is a reaction to the proper sequence.

When your starting position places your back knee behind your back foot, your body is loaded, ready to move in sequence, and your lower body initiates the throw.

Hips Lead. Shoulders Follow.

Proper sequence allows the hips to lead while the shoulders stay closed.

Your front shoulder opens, the hips get pulled, and the throwing arm takes over.

This creates direction, timing, and efficient energy transfer through the entire body.

The Glove Hand Creates Velocity and Command

The glove hand is the trigger.

As it moves across the body, it helps coordinate the lower half, torso, and throwing arm into a single connected motion.

The result is a delivery that feels effortless because every body part works together.

When the body moves in the proper order, energy flows naturally from the ground to the baseball.

The ball arrives at the target with greater velocity, improved movement, and repeatable command.

Our Guarantee

We’re so confident in our instruction that if we can’t help you consistently get the ball to your target, your lesson is FREE—no questions asked.

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

The Proprioceptive Key to Pitching Accuracy

Awareness and Control

Your glove hand is constantly receiving information from the muscles, tendons, and joints of your glove arm.

This is called proprioception, your body’s ability to sense position, movement, and tension without looking.

When your glove hand moves correctly, your body knows where it is in space and begins building an efficient throwing sequence.

The Glove Hand as a Guide

Your glove hand initiates the motion.

As your glove hand moves, your brain uses proprioceptive feedback to make small adjustments that help coordinate the rest of the delivery.

Without that feedback, the glove hand becomes a poor guide, the sequence breaks down, and the throwing arm is left to do more work than it should.

Feeling the Connection

Good pitchers feel a connection between their glove hand and throwing hand.

When the glove hand initiates properly, the lower body engages, the throwing arm follows, and the ball is delivered more consistently.

Your glove hand initiates the throwing sequence, guides the throwing arm, helps engage the lower body, and directs energy toward the target

Our Guarantee

We’re so confident in this process that if we can’t help you consistently get the ball to your target through live or Zoom instruction, your instruction is FREE. No questions asked.

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

Your Glove Hand Starts the Delivery

Your sequence finds your glove hand moves across your lower body, and your lower body fires the ball to the target.

Why This Matters

Most pitchers miss their target because they “aim” the ball with their throwing arm.

When your glove doesn’t move correctly, your body never gets involved, your arm takes over, and you’re throwing at the target.

The Real Sequence

Your glove hand positions your lower body to fire the ball to the target.

When your glove hand moves across your lower body, your center begins moving toward the target, your lower body engages, your stride lands in sequence, and your arm follows.

What Happens When It Doesn’t

If your glove hand stays still, your lower body never fully engages, your timing is late, your release point moves, your arm must do the work, and your command disappears.

Your motion starts with your glove hand, comes across your lower body, and ends with the ball being delivered to the target, and your lower body fires the ball to the target.

Our Guarantee

If you struggle with your command, the Pro Pitching Institute will refund your costs. No questions asked!

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

Archery Simplifies Pitching

Stance = Your Starting Position

In archery, everything starts with stance.

In pitching, your front knee stays in front of your front hip during your leg lift to keep your body balanced and set up power.

Accuracy Starts with Position

Everything lines up when your front knee finishes ahead of your front hip.

Your glove work engages your lower body, your sequence builds, and the ball gets delivered to the target.

Drawing the Bow Builds the Motion

An archer draws and releases the arrow.

In pitching, your glove hand initiates the motion, bringing your lower body into the throw, and your arm follows what your body builds.

The Release Happens Naturally

When the archer is balanced, the release is automatic.

When your front knee is ahead of your front hip, your glove work directs the motion, your hips rotate, and power transfers through the body.

Your throw is controlled.

Our Guarantee

We’re so confident in this process that if we can’t help you consistently get the ball to your target,
your instruction is free. No questions asked.

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

FASTBALL PROGRESSION STARTS HERE

Can’t Find Your Fastball Progression?

Your fastball doesn’t stall by accident.

Your ball stalls because your motion never builds in order.

When your starting position is off, your body can’t sequence, your front leg lands before you’re ready, and your arm takes over.

Now, your command disappears, your velocity becomes inconsistent, and every throw becomes a compensation.

How Do You Fix Your Motion?

Instead of more effort, you need the right sequence.

Your motion starts with your starting position, moves through your glove-hand action,
and ends with the ball being delivered to your target.

In one session with Coach Skip Fast, you learn how to get your front shoulder even with your front knee, how your glove hand initiates your motion, and how your sequence builds from start to release.

Instead of your arm trying to find your target, you fix the starting position, and your body delivers the ball to the target.

Simple. Direct. Effective.

Coach Skip Fast’s Guarantee

We’re so confident in this process that if we can’t help you consistently get the ball to your target,
your instruction is free. No questions asked.

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

Maintaining Balance Produces Location

A pitcher’s starting position controls their proprioception and determines how the entire kinetic chain sequences.

Your Foot Position

Setting your feet one baseball width apart builds the foundation of your entire delivery.

When your feet are aligned, your body starts balanced, your movement becomes directional, and your motion has a chance to sequence

From here, your glove hand connects everything.

Your Front Foot Lift

At lift, your front knee stays in front of your front shoulder, your front heel aligns with your back toes, and your front toes point toward the target

This is what shows up when your start is right.

Now your body is balanced, connected, and ready to move forward.

Your Glove Work and Throwing Action

Your glove hand starts the motion, engages your core, allows the lower body to open, and helps land your stride

This is where most get it wrong. They try to “use the lower body,” but the lower body responds to what the upper body starts.

When timed correctly, your glove hand moves the system, and energy transfers from the ground, through the core, into the arm.

From there, velocity and command are not forced; they’re produced.

Our Guarantee

We’re so confident in this process:

If we can’t help you consistently get the ball to your target, your instruction is free. No questions asked.

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

Your Starting Position Controls Everything

If your starting position is off, your entire motion is built on compensation.

Proprioception Starts Here

Your body needs to feel balance and direction before it can produce it.

When your front leg is behind your hip, the leg has to react just to get you moving.

The result is a body is out of sync, your hand tries to take over, and the motion becomes disconnected.

A Balanced Start Builds The Chain

When your front leg is even with your front hip, you’re starting from a balanced, connected position.

That allows an efficient energy transfer, controlled forward movement, and a sequence that builds naturally

The Role Of The Glove Hand

When your starting position is right, your glove hand does its job.

It engages the core, connects the lower body, creates controlled forward movement, and sets up the throwing hand to follow

When timed correctly, the glove hand orchestrates the entire kinetic chain.

The motion is balanced, connected, and repeatable, which leads to better command, more consistent release, and natural velocity.

Sequence Over Strength™

You don’t force positions; you build the motion that produces them.

A balanced starting point creates a coordinated motion, and a coordinated motion creates consistent results.

My Guarantee

If we can’t help you consistently get the ball to your target, your instruction is free. No questions asked.

Coach Skip Fast
“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice