Ok, the leg lift isn't only for "Show." There is a lot of momentum that can be generated by the leg lift which transfers into velocity. The question is, "How come pitchers who have big leg lift's in the wind up, when pitching in the stretch, have a lower leg lift but...
I don't mean to mislead you with the title, Bringing Violence into the Pitching Delivery of Baseball. Some of you may have expected the first sentence to be something like, "Study proves that pitchers are more prone to violent behavior." This may be true for athletes...
The biggest problem all young pitchers face is learning how to STOP PITCHING WITH JUST YOUR ARM. It is a major problem and is why the injury rates at the youth level are higher than at the professional level based on hours of exposure. If a young pitcher is going to...
Latin culture is known for its vibrant music and dance styles, and it turns out that the salsa dance style in particular can be beneficial for pitchers. In this article, we will explore the connection between salsa dance and pitching velocity, and how incorporating...
Most old school Coaches would talk about the importance of the "Balance Point" like Mr Miyagi in the Karate Kid. New school thought would say that this may produce an accurate pitcher but it will destroy velocity in return. New school thought would then talk about how...