Reply to "Front leg action"

bballman10,000+ posts

I'm not a pitching coach or guru, but I'll give you my amateur thoughts on it. I don't really think it matters too much which style you use, as long as your style does not cause you to open your hips too early in the delivery. The swinging front leg can also cause momentum to carry you towards the glove side instead of keeping all your momentum going towards the plate. Ultimately, that's what you want - all your weight and energy going towards home plate, not toward first or third base (depending on righty or lefty).

In terms of front leg landing, I like a soft land, but firm up as your arm comes thru. If you land too hard, it can cause a jolt which can effect mechanics. If you land soft and stay soft, you will not get all the forward energy transfer you gain by firming up.

Hope that makes sense.

6/16/153:50 PM

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