The goal of the starting stance is to enable a controlled, forward weight shift into the back hip.
Proper Stance or the Balanced Load
Front Foot Position is placed
parallel to the rear foot allowing the weight during the leg lift to naturally
shift down and into the back hip.
The pitcher achieves a "stacked"
position where the head, torso, and center of gravity are vertically aligned
over the bent drive knee.
This creates stored elastic
energy in the back hip and leg, which is required for the explosive forward
drive down the mound.
A visual: Imagine loading a spring by pushing down on it to
create maximum linear momentum which is transferred up the kinetic chain.
Improper Starting Stance or the Momentum Killer
Front Foot Position is placed
too far back, often positioned behind the plane of the rear hip/foot which forces
the weight to prematurely shift backward as the pitcher begins the leg lift.
The center of gravity moves
away from the target, and the pitcher loses the feeling of being “stacked."
The pitcher generates a slower
delivery and inconsistent velocity because the arm must compensate for the lost
lower-body energy.
A Visual: Imagine trying to load a spring by pushing the
spring sideways.
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