A common mistake among pitchers is the belief that a wider stance provides a more powerful base.
Over-extending your feet creates a mechanical disconnect,
paralyzing your lower-body drive and rendering your glove hand ineffective.
Why does a wide stance sabotage your delivery?
When feet are too far apart, your front leg lift starts behind
the front hip, forcing you to "push" out of a hole rather than
"driving" from a peak.
Your body is so focused on maintaining balance that the
glove hand becomes a mere stabilizer rather than an active trigger for
momentum.
A wide base leads to a "collapsing" backside,
changing your release point on every pitch and killing your command.
Expanding: Driving from the Pillar
By bringing your feet closer together, you transform your
lower body into a high-tension spring.
A narrower base allows the back leg to stay under the center
of mass longer, providing a more consistent "push-off" point.
With a stable lower body, your glove hand is free to bring your
chest perpendicular to your target.
You achieve a repeatable release point, which is the
singular secret to professional-grade accuracy.
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Proper foot placement is the foundation of every strike. When
you narrow your base, and your ball still misses the mark, see the website for
your mechanical update.
Coach
Skip Fast
“Pitchers: Get the Lower Body Involved©”
Pro Pitching Institute
https://propitchinginginstitute.com/lower-body/
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
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