Lower Body Engagement Is Not Forced — It’s Triggered

Lower body involvement is not something you try to create. The lower body naturally follows when the sequence is correct.

Your Front Leg Sets the Control Point

Your front leg landing creates your foundation, establishes direction, and positions your glove side to control rotation

When the front leg lands correctly, the upper body waits, stabilizes, and prepares to rotate.

Your Glove Hand Starts the Chain Reaction

Your glove hand works palm up.

Your glove hand creates separation between the upper and lower body, initiates torso rotation, and loads the hips

The glove side sets the timing, and the hips respond.

The Lower Body Activates Automatically

When your front leg lands with direction and your glove hand controls and separates, your lower body has no choice but to drive, rotate, and deliver.

You don’t “use your legs.” Your legs respond to alignment.

Your Lower Body Drives Pitch Location

The lower body controls direction, velocity, stability, and accuracy.

When the lower half is sequenced correctly, the ball doesn’t need to be aimed.

The ball reaches the target because the body moved toward it.

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“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
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Front Knee First

 

"Sequence Over Strength”

When your front knee doesn’t lead, your arm will, velocity drops, and stress rises.

In Sequence Over Strength, the motion is simple: The knee leads, the hip follows, and the arm delivers.

When your front knee stays in front of your front hip, energy transfers cleanly, the lower half drives the throw, the arm stops compensating, and velocity shows up without extra effort.

Miss this position, and you’re not throwing in sequence — you’re surviving the motion.

“Step and Throw” The Right Way

“Step and Throw” isn’t stepping and hoping; it’s a controlled forward movement with proprioceptive balance.

When the knee leads, the stride becomes natural. The foot plant isn’t forced, the upper body stays patient, and the arm delivers on time.

Nothing rushes. Nothing compensates.

The Knee Controls the Throw

The front knee in front of the front hip organizes your arm path, stabilizes your foot plant, and dictates when the ball is released.

Lose it, and the arm takes over. Hold it, and the body works in sequence.

Pitch Smart

Command does not start on your fingers it starts in your lower body.

Sequence builds command. Strength only masks flaws.

And we stand behind it: If we can’t help you get the ball to your target consistently by fixing your sequence, your instruction is free. No questions asked.Top of Form

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

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Setting the Stage for Success

The position of your front knee at the start of your delivery plays a critical role in balance, power, and command.

Your front knee determines whether your motion is reactive or proactive before the ball ever leaves your hand.

The Reactive Approach: Front Knee Behind the Front Hip

When your front knee starts behind the front hip, your delivery becomes reactive.

Your body is constantly trying to catch up to your weight, your timing becomes inconsistent, your release points vary, and your pitch location becomes unpredictable

Your balance comes from your arm, and when your arm is forced to stabilize your body, your command suffers.

The Proactive Approach: Front Knee Ahead of the Front Hip

Starting with your front knee slightly ahead of your front hip creates a proactive, controlled delivery that moves toward the target.

Your position centers your weight, establishes a stable base, and allows the body to lead the motion

With proper alignment, your kinetic chain works efficiently, with your energy flowing smoothly from the legs and hips through the core into the arm, and your arm simply delivers the ball..

Our Guarantee

You’re in control of your motion, not reacting to it.

We’re so confident in this approach that we offer a simple full three months to get your motion ironed out.

 

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

Copyright © 2026, Pro Pitching Institute.