Baseball Pitching Report
Excellent Balance and Foundation: The pitcher exhibits strong control and balance from the top of the leg lift through front foot strike. This provides a stable and consistent base to build the rest of the delivery upon.
Efficient Arm Path: The arm action is clean and biomechanically sound. The arm is in a good position at foot plant to receive energy from the lower half, and the follow-through is full and natural, reducing deceleration stress.
Maximizing Hip-Shoulder Separation: The hips and shoulders rotate somewhat concurrently, which limits the creation of elastic energy. Focusing on delaying shoulder rotation while the hips initiate will create a greater ‘stretch’ and significantly increase rotational velocity and power.
Glove-Side Discipline: The lead arm pulls aggressively down and away, which contributes to the early shoulder rotation and a slight pull of the head off-target. A more controlled glove-side action (e.g., a tuck or stabilization) will help keep the front shoulder closed longer and improve rotational efficiency.
Based on 5 components · Average 3.5/5
Purpose
To create the feeling of separating the hip rotation from the shoulder rotation.Execution
Stand with your back a few inches from a chain-link fence. Go through your motion without a ball. Your back hip should hit the fence as it rotates open, while your shoulders and throwing hand remain back. This provides tactile feedback for separation.
Purpose
To improve front-side control and prevent premature shoulder rotation.Execution
During practice throws (or using a towel), consciously bring your glove elbow down towards your rib cage and 'tuck' the glove near your chest/front pec. Hold it there firmly as you rotate to feel how it stabilizes your trunk and delays shoulder opening.
Purpose
To encourage more aggressive use of the back hip and leg for power generation.Execution
Start with both feet on the rubber. Step back behind the rubber with your drive leg (right foot for RHP), then immediately and explosively drive forward into your full pitching motion. This exaggerates the loading and driving of the back side.
Baseball Pitching Report
Excellent Balance and Foundation: The pitcher exhibits strong control and balance from the top of the leg lift through front foot strike. This provides a stable and consistent base to build the rest of the delivery upon.
Efficient Arm Path: The arm action is clean and biomechanically sound. The arm is in a good position at foot plant to receive energy from the lower half, and the follow-through is full and natural, reducing deceleration stress.
Maximizing Hip-Shoulder Separation: The hips and shoulders rotate somewhat concurrently, which limits the creation of elastic energy. Focusing on delaying shoulder rotation while the hips initiate will create a greater ‘stretch’ and significantly increase rotational velocity and power.
Glove-Side Discipline: The lead arm pulls aggressively down and away, which contributes to the early shoulder rotation and a slight pull of the head off-target. A more controlled glove-side action (e.g., a tuck or stabilization) will help keep the front shoulder closed longer and improve rotational efficiency.
Based on 5 components · Average 3.5/5
Purpose
To create the feeling of separating the hip rotation from the shoulder rotation.Execution
Stand with your back a few inches from a chain-link fence. Go through your motion without a ball. Your back hip should hit the fence as it rotates open, while your shoulders and throwing hand remain back. This provides tactile feedback for separation.
Purpose
To improve front-side control and prevent premature shoulder rotation.Execution
During practice throws (or using a towel), consciously bring your glove elbow down towards your rib cage and 'tuck' the glove near your chest/front pec. Hold it there firmly as you rotate to feel how it stabilizes your trunk and delays shoulder opening.
Purpose
To encourage more aggressive use of the back hip and leg for power generation.Execution
Start with both feet on the rubber. Step back behind the rubber with your drive leg (right foot for RHP), then immediately and explosively drive forward into your full pitching motion. This exaggerates the loading and driving of the back side.