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Lead leg ‘block’ in pitchers- 
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Ultimately, pitchers in both & are attempting to accomplish the same thing- land in a way to generate max ground force, transition the energy up the chain as effectively as possible & create as much velocity as possible 1/10
vs (thread)Ultimately, pitchers in both
& are attempting to accomplish the same thing- land in a way to generate max ground force, transition the energy up the chain as effectively as possible & create as much velocity as possible 1/10
We see P’s landing w their front 
perpendicular w the mound/front edge of the plate. This most effectively engages the large muscle groups in the lower body (glutes, hams, quads, etc) to transition energy from the ground up the kinetic chain & ultimately generate velo 2/10
P’s landing w their front perpendicular w the mound/front edge of the plate. This most effectively engages the large muscle groups in the lower body (glutes, hams, quads, etc) to transition energy from the ground up the kinetic chain & ultimately generate velo 2/10
We see similar movement patterns in many other throwing/rotational sports. Lead foot ‘open’ to engage the large muscle groups. 3/10
At times I hear that overhand throwing is different that underhand. Even in an underhand delivery sport such as bowling or a forehand swing in tennis, we see the lead foot ‘open’. 4/10
But in it is taught to use the front foot/hip as a blocking mechanism instead of allowing max pelvic rotational range and engaging the large lower body muscle groups. Why is this? Take a listen to this video - there is an unhealthy amount of misinformation in this clip: 5/10
it is taught to use the front foot/hip as a blocking mechanism instead of allowing max pelvic rotational range and engaging the large lower body muscle groups. Why is this? Take a listen to this video - there is an unhealthy amount of misinformation in this clip: 5/10
With media sharing this misinformation (drive/reach forward, stop everything, etc) it’s no wonder we continue to see these types of mechanics. Not only are we failing to generate maximum force/transfer energy, we drastically 
the likelihood of chronic hip/back injuries. 6/10
the likelihood of chronic hip/back injuries. 6/10
What’s even more interesting is that we see elite pitchers with their front foot ‘open’ (see videos below). Why wouldn’t we try to mirror those individuals?
Monica Abbott 7/10
Monica Abbott 7/10
Yukiko Ueno 8/10
Adam Folkard 9/10
Why is it that we still see so many coaches being paid to teach something that 1) won’t maximize efficiency & most importantly 2) will the likelihood of injury?
Start looking at your teachings consciously and make changes instead of hindering an athlete’s career.
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the likelihood of injury? Start looking at your teachings consciously and make changes instead of hindering an athlete’s career.
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