This is not throwing this is slinging. A weed wacker. The velocity is limited by the rotational speed in the transverse plane. In math, we call this the xy-plane.
You are missing something important. Not only does adduction operate during deceleration it should operate to the advantage of the pitcher during the acceleration phase. The reason this point is missed by the throwing experts is simple: most modern day pitchers release the ball too soon. There is a solution to this problem it is called 3rd Class leverage of the humerus.
Your linear drive phase is missing a key component as it does in many modern day pitchers. This component is called a moment of inertia. Would you like to guess where this moment would be if pitchers used it? Probably not, but I'll give you a chance to learn.
I would need to see your mechanics holistically to make that assessment! Please submit an analysis at analysis.strokeball.com and I will help you out! Or email me at alexleal213@gmail.com
The high def slow motion is great for illustrating this. It would be super helpful to see the same done for different pitches, I.e., curveballs, sinkers, etc.
So rarely is this ever discussed even though it's the main source for both velocity and control/accuracy. Almost the identical action happens when hitting bombs. Golf included. Thanks for sharing! The fun awaits!
No, the hips and pelvis should be accelerating all the way into ball release. After ball release they go into a deceleration pattern but this will naturally occur.
Love this video. And really loved the leg block video. We don’t live in Texas. I’m wondering if there is any way to have you break down a couple short videos to assess the leg block and whether the arm is late for my 14 y/o. Your explanations are great and would love some feedback. Obviously for fair compensation. Lmk if you have an online option for reviewing video and providing feedback on how to correct.
Hey thanks for checking out the videos! Yes, we actually are starting to take online analysis submissions over at analysis.strokeball.com. If you create a player account over there and request an analysis I will do a full analysis of your son and provide him with drill series that he can utilize to perfect his mechanical flaws. Hope this answers your questions, if not feel free to reach out to me at alexleal213@gmail.com for any further questions/assistance.
This is one of the best back leg, hip videos Ive ever seen. I especially like the three different leg lift style explanation. Can you do mechanical assessments videos ?
The best advice and one but one of the best videos explaining how to drift using Gravity and good drills and forms, i really appreciate the dedication and work on this video. Thank you so much coach i will be working in this better because now i understand all 🎉🎉❤
I have a full drill series coming out soon on this but I usually do 10 reps per each drill at 60-75% as a warm up and then will carry the drills over to mound work and do about 8-12 throws per drill depending on my daily workload that time of year!
Excellent video! What correlation is there for an athlete that lands with front foot open (RH pitcher front foot pointing toward LHH batters box) and lead leg energy leak. Is there a guideline as far as from foot, similar to front knee? Thanks
Thanks for the video & great info. My question is on the arm flip up being late. Christian Javier was good to go on that category but what drill work or cue would you recommend to a pitcher who is late. Thanks again
When you checking the fake layback, how come you are using the line parallel to the ground? The line goes over the ear if the arm slot is 3/4 or overhand. So, are you recommending the sidearm?
No not at all, It's just another check for certain guys. Again, none of this is one size fits all. What I check for is an arm that is obviously out of the shoulder plane and shooting upwards to the point where the elbow is beginning to the lead the torso/shoulder line. I was just using it as an example with Javier in the video. The more the shoulders tilt the higher the arm will be you're right about that. if you see a guy shooting the arm up they will not longer be in the shoulder plane and the arm (elbow) will be way above the ear line.
Thank you for posting this video. I’ve watched many pitching videos and this is the first time anyone has explained it the way you did in this video. I will try it and see if it helps.
