Mechanics are very important to learn if you ever want to compete at a higher level as a pitcher. Not only to proper pitching mechanics help prevent injury to your arm, if applied correctly, you will improve velocity and control. Here are a few pointers that will help on your way to a successful, healthy career.

Explode to foot strike! This means that you don’t move down the hill like a tortoise. Many pitchers will go so slow to foot strike that they gather very little momentum. Momentum is what creates an explosive fastball and good movement on all of your pitches. As you continue reading this article you will find additional tips that will help you get to foot strike faster without putting undue stress on your throwing arm.

If you want to throw faster you must take a stride not a step! In order to establish that explosiveness you want in your delivery, it is imperative that you lead with your hips. This means if you were to lift your leg, your hips lead the way, not your knee. If your knee leads the way you are taking more of a step than a stride. This will slow things down for you.

In order to keep optimal balance toward home plate, it is also imperative to keep your head over your center line until your front foot hits the ground. Balance is what creates control and velocity. Okay, you need to have explosive movements as well. But, you also want to make sure that all of your momentum is going in the right direction and that is straight forward. What you dont want to do is lean back or lean too far forward creating lack of balance.

Keep balance on the balls of your feet to help create momentum to foot strike! It is difficult to maintain good balance and posture when your weight is on the heels of your feet. You cant create much momentum (pitching velocity) when you are falling backwards instead of driving yourself toward your target. Also use your front leg as a leveraging tool to get yourself out there quicker.

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