Pitching Mechanics: Elastic Cord Exercises
Today I wanted to take some time and talk about pitching mechanics; my favorite topic! However, I want to discuss pitching mechanics as they relate to your elastic chord workouts you should be doing. Were you aware that an elastic chord can help you with your pitching mechanics?
Here is the exercise that I would recommend you try if you want to see if your pitching mechanics are up to par. Attach your elastic band to a fence (or anything stationary) shoulder height. Stretch the band far enough to feel resistance. Youll want to hold the band away from you (toward second base if you were on the mound) as you would with your fastball pitching grip. Once you do this you can try any mechanical maneuver to see if you need a mechanical tune-up.
To prove this drills effectiveness, you need to understand some basic mechanical flaws so you can try it yourself. One of the most common mistakes a pitcher will make is opening up too soon. They will open up their shoulder and hips prematurely before foot strike. To feel that this isn't mechanically correct, purposely open your hips and shoulders before foot strike and pull the elastic chord forward. What do you feel? Do you feel less power?
Another common mechanical flaw is to lift your pivot foot up too soon before release of the baseball. To prove for yourself that this will decrease your pitching velocity, try it with the elastic band. Once you lift your pivot foot too soon (before release) the stretched elastic band will start pulling you back. You know you have lost power; you also know you shouldnt do it.
You can try these drills to test your strength throughout your entire delivery. If something doesnt feel right (pressure in your arm; less power) when you pull the elastic band forward, then you know its time to tweak your pitching mechanics.
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