Drive phase from a sprinting coach

[txnick]

[video=youtube_share;cjhNj50w4yk]http://youtu.be/cjhNj50w4yk[/video]

 

[txnick]

 

[txnick]

I am no expert but my thinking is if you start this low a pitcher will not be afraid of falling.

[video=youtube_share;Dw5DvxorTX4]http://youtu.be/Dw5DvxorTX4[/video]

 

[txnick]

You eventually progress to a lean like this.

[video=youtube_share;FYt2F5OwOA0]http://youtu.be/FYt2F5OwOA0[/video]

 

[pumpkinbear]

I am no expert but my thinking is if you start this low a pitcher will not be afraid of falling.

Might this be a benefit of an initial forward bend?

It can make the sense of falling that comes from getting your hips in front of your toes less scary.

 

[txnick]

I didn't mean to suggest pitching with a bend like this it was more of a progression drill so eventually they can feel comfortable falling at a upright stance. It is interesting though maybe someone who is more qualified can answer your question.

Might this be a benefit of an initial forward bend?

It can make the sense of falling that comes from getting your hips in front of your toes less scary.