Understanding the Stride and Glove Hand in Pitching

 

Stride and …

The purpose of the stride is primarily for balance and momentum.

The stride maintains balance and aligns the body for delivery, generates power, and propels the pitcher toward the plate.

.. The Glove Hand

The glove hand directs the body's movement and guides the pitch.

The glove hand maintains balance and control while guiding the pitching arm and directing the ball toward the target.

A precise glove hand movement helps the pitcher achieve better accuracy and control, reducing the size of the target area.

The Ideal Synergy

The stride smoothly transitions into the delivery phase, with the glove hand guiding the arm and body toward the target.

The momentum generated by the stride efficiently transfers into the pitch, maximizing velocity and accuracy.

Repeatable mechanics, particularly in the glove hand's role, are crucial for consistent results.

Understanding these concepts and addressing potential issues optimizes mechanics and improves overall performance.

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Weight Distribution: The Secret to Consistent Throws

 

If you've been struggling to hit your target regularly, the culprit might be your weight distribution. Understanding and correcting your weight placement significantly improves your accuracy and power.

The Problem: Weight in Front

When your weight shifts forward, your throwing arm is forced to work harder to compensate for the imbalance.

Your arm may struggle to find the target, resulting in missed throws. Your weight forward position limits your power generation, leading to weaker throws. Overcompensating with your arm puts unnecessary strain on your shoulder and elbow.

The Solution: Weight on Your Back Leg

The key to consistent and powerful throws is to center your weight between your feet, with a slight emphasis on your back leg. This balanced position allows your throwing arm to work efficiently and effectively.

Start with a balanced stance, feet shoulder-width apart. As you begin your throwing motion, keep your weight back onto your back leg.

Use your lower body to generate power, driving your weight forward through your front leg as you release the ball. Finish your throw with a smooth follow-through, ensuring your weight remains balanced.

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Mastering Glove Hand Activity for Unmatched Pitching Control

 

A well-coordinated glove hand movement is crucial for a smooth and efficient pitching delivery.

The glove hand plays a vital role in initiating the pitching motion, maintaining balance, and transferring energy to the throwing arm.

The Pitfalls of Passive Glove Hand Activity

A passive glove hand hinders energy transfer from your lower body to your upper body, resulting in weaker pitches.

A passive glove hand leads to variations in your release point, affecting accuracy and control.

A passive glove hand disrupts your balance, making it difficult to maintain control of your body and the pitch.

Achieving Optimal Glove Hand Activity

To achieve optimal glove-hand activity, the front leg lift must maintain balance, the throwing hand faces second, and the glove hand faces home.

The next movement rotates the glove hand palm from facing the target with the palm facing the target to the palm facing the pitcher’s body.

The action promotes a stride and throwing action to bring the ball to the target with uncanny regularity.

Our Guarantee

An active, coordinated glove hand empowers you to deliver powerful, accurate, consistent pitches.

We're so confident in our instructions that we offer a unique guarantee: if we can't help you get the ball to your target regularly, your instruction is free, no questions asked.

Coach Skip Fast
“Command by Choice, Not by Chance”
Pro Pitching Institute
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856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
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                                                  Copyright © 2024, Pro Pitching Institute.