Pitching

Closed Hip Drills (standing/on knees)

Drills:
2
Core Drill/Rank:
3
No. of people:
1+
Duration:
20 Reps
Frequency:
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Benefits of the Drill?

Taught to emphasize proper rotation of the hips during delivery

Maintains proper throwing mechanics

Front elbow guides our position

Increases in velocity and command

Common Miscues

Open hips creates a loss velocity and command

Throws are not on target

No extension and follow through

No finishing the delivery

Leaning or tilting upper body back

Identify the Standout

Relaxed and head still

Ball to the sky

Landing on the midline

Power leg, drag step  

Top and bottom half in sync

Focus on the sequence in which to start and stop

Hips stay closed and maintaining the increase in velocity and command