Complete Pitching Mechanics Breakdown: Every Step Explained

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Published on Apr 23, 2024
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⚾️ Related Videos
- All about pitching drills: https://youtu.be/WhWs3_G9xsk
- The wind up: https://youtu.be/3M8_1GTPm68
- The stretch and slide step: https://youtu.be/f8xlvTGAYlo
- Arm Action: https://youtu.be/wWBBx9NAp2A
- Leg Kick: https://youtu.be/bIH-kBNdtTA
- Front Leg: https://youtu.be/-NN7mtwZWws
- Glove arm action: https://youtu.be/NbcgV4nGKhE
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✅ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
1:35 The Leg Kick
3:11 Landing: Heel or Toe?
5:19 What the Hips Do
6:29 Going Down the Mound
7:38 What the Hands Do
9:46 Hand Separation
10:27 Arm Position at Stride Landing
11:30 Elbow Angles
12:05 Point the Ball to CF?
13:23 Arm Action & Timing
14:58 How Long Should Arm Action Be?
15:35 Tracing Your Arm Path
16:24 What Arm "Dragging" Means
17:38 Glove Arm Action & Tuck
18:57 What the Back Leg Does
22:44 Arm Height & Shoulder Line
24:11 More on Glove Action
26:14 What Influences Arm Angle?
26:32 Why Does Trunk Tilt Matter?
27:03 How the Foot Should Land
28:12 What is Shoulder-Hip Separation?
30:05 What the Front Leg Does
32:37 Back Leg at Acceleration
34:41 Back Leg Finish & Drag Line
35:44 More on Arm Angle & Tilt
36:11 Follow Through
36:53 Do Perfect Mechanics Exist?
37:40 Free Resources & Summary
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