Thursday, August 8, 2013

What To Know About For Pitching Mechanics

What To Know About For Pitching Mechanics


by Lela Perkins


The first thing that the pitcher has to worry about when it comes to the pitching mechanics is the windup. The purpose of the windup is to build up the momentum and potential energy leading up to the delivery. Going for a windup is actually more comfortable and will product better momentum towards the home plate.

The starting position is another matter that one will have to consider. The player will have to find what the best starting position is for them. There are lots of starting positions that one can prefer. Of course, there is not formula to know what the best position is. It will depend on the player and which position he finds comfortable.

Pay attention to the pitcher's first step. Remember that the first step is what will lead towards building the momentum. The pitcher should start by taking a small step either behind the rubber or to the side. It will be up to the pitcher to decide what his first step will be. Just make sure that one is comfortable with it.

Study about the leg lift too. As much as possible, the player should learn how to lift the leg during the pitch delivery. There is no pitch throw that will not require the leg lift so make sure to practice it over and over again. Having an amazing form for the leg lift is beneficial to those who want to throw a good pitch.

There is also a need to pay attention to whatever balance point one has, especially during windups. The balance point will have to be identified after learning the leg lift properly. To know where one's balance point is exactly located, what the player has to do is to pause when the leg lift is at its peak position.

Another thing that the pitcher will have to think about is the stride. The pitcher can throw high velocity pitches with the proper stride. With an excellent stride, it will surely increase the potential of the pitching velocity that one has. This will surely generate speed and length a lot better than any other positions.

It is also necessary to determine the foot strike. A foot strike is when the lead foot of the player will strike the ground in a forceful manner. This means that one is channeling kinetic energy from the hips through the upper body and into the arm whip. With this, the player will have a better pitch through better arm speed.

The release point of the pitch will have to be identified as well. Of course, do not forget the follow through. Make sure to abide by the release point if the player does not want to give up a run because of a wrong pitch. There are also times when releasing the ball too early or late will end up in a dead or foul ball.

The form during the pitch delivery should be captured as well. The best way to do so is to make use of a video camera. The person should capture the form and analyze it with one's capabilities. It will further help the person analyze this form, especially since it is helpful for anyone who are learning pitching mechanics.




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