quote:Originally posted by J H:
the body should continually be moving forward, and the premature roll highlighted above is an example of that not happening.
Not necessarily the body, but the upper half. The upper half moves forward from a convex position to a concave position to release and after the body will adjusts in attaining balance.
Your statement about the picture above is true for me because of the fact that the back leg is straight at release.
This shows one of two things:
1. The pitcher is upperbody aggressive, minimizing lower half energy.
2. The stride is too short to allow for lower half drive causing the individual to be upright and inefficient or visa versa.