Lyndsay Butler

Good preliminary movement BackswingStructured force producing

movementCritical instantFollow through/recoveryAll steps must be done to achieve

max. power

The initial movement to start the motion

Usually involves a push or rock back and forth of the body

Gain momentum for the motion

Make sure this is understood before moving on

*preliminary power comes from legs*

Before any movement there’s a backswing

Momentum Without backswing-

no power Right before the

main movements Swing back of the

arm

Most important! Leg push is a must Drive towards the

floor then push off mound

All leg muscles engaged

Almost a start like a runner

Drive forwards as hard as possible

The ball is being released in this phase

MOST SPEED in the motion

Want it to be like a whip

Snap the wrist for more ball rotation

-more speed

Bring wrist up to shoulder after wrist snap

Return to a forwards position

Legs become parallel to each other

Arms return to a relaxed position

SAGGITAL PLANE – HORIZONTAL AXIS

Starting position Preliminary

movement backswing

TRANSVERSE PLANE – LONGITUDINAL AXIS

Force producing movement (opened up)

Critical instant Back to relaxed

position (recovery)

Body is always within a powerline

If not in line, power is decreased lowering speeds

Should hit positions lie 12 o’clock (left arm as shown)

Open up completely sideways

Arm is a third class lever Easy, but powerful Lots of force and speed

If all these phases are perfected… You will be on your way to pitching in a game

Keep key points in mind Always perform the most proper

mechanics