pitching mechanics
Hurler's body movements
Pitching mechanics refers to the coordinated sequence of body movements a baseball pitcher uses to deliver the ball—the wind-up, leg kick, hip rotation, arm action, and follow-through.
Good mechanics maximize velocity and accuracy while minimizing injury risk.
Coaches analyze mechanics to diagnose problems: His elbow pain stems from flawed pitching mechanics.
The term applies similarly in softball and cricket.
- windupFinal part or preparation
- releaseTo let go
- rotationTurning on an axis
- strideExtended single footstep
- velocityDirected rate of motion
torque · follow-through · mound · fastball · grip · shoulder · elbow · hip rotation · delivery · cocking · throwing arm · deceleration · extension · balance · overhand · sidearm · curveball · snap
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