Reply to "Back foot drag, good or bad?"

J H5,000+ posts

I agree with the Smoltz thing, and I was referring to the roll prior to release. I'm aware this isn't ideal, but I have seen it happen a few times:

This particular example is what I was referring to when I mentioned the hip action. In the case of Wheeler, though, I do agree that it is not detrimental because it assists that "braking" action you spoke of. I do think that up until actual release, the body should continually be moving forward, and the premature roll highlighted above is an example of that not happening.

Maddux rolled a bit after release as well:

12/22/113:36 PM

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