Fix Your Trunk Position: How Poor Posture Affects Velocity, Arm Health, and Breaking Pitches ๐ฏ Are your mechanics setting you up for success or putting your arm at risk? Letโs break it down: โ Poor Example: In this example, the pitcherโs trunk leans towards the arm side out of leg lift. This posture creates serious problems: โข At landing, the trunk overcompensates by leaning glove side to make room for the arm. โข This forces the arm into a more vulnerable position, increasing the risk of injury. โข It delays proper pronation, prolonging a supinated release point, which is harder on the arm and makes it tougher to throw sharp breaking pitches. โ
Correct Example: Here, the pitcherโs trunk leans slightly glove side out of leg lift. This leads to: โข A contralateral trunk position that allows the arm to come up to a healthier slot above the shoulder. โข More forward trunk movement (not just rotation), which promotes early internal rotation and pronation of the arm. โข Healthier arm mechanics, better velocity, and sharper breaking pitches. ๐ก The key takeaway? Posture and trunk position are critical for maximizing velocity, protecting your arm, and improving pitch quality. ๐ฅ Want to master mechanics like this? Train smarter with TopVelocity and take your pitching to the next level. Link in bio to get started! Hashtags:
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