Questions regarding hand break & landing.

MT,

If we are working with a young inexperienced pitcher, we will have him break hands as soon as his lift leg starts down from it's highest position. This creates better balance and stability and tends to keep him back better.

We have even advised high level pitchers the same (if balance and leverage appear like a problem).

The truth is there are many differences among highest level pitchers. And I believe there are some very knowledgable pitching people who teach late break of hands. I think the reason is to add speed to the arm.

MT,

If I understand the question correctly... I like just a bit behind the throwing shoulder no matter which slot.

Others will say even with the shoulder. I've seen some that are quite a bit back, but they are usually lower arm angle guys.

PG,

Re throwing hand position meant in relation to shoulder height as some guys say they want to see the arm up at landing.

Appreciate your comments.

p.s. nice to see that high level pitchers can
also appear to have balance and leverage problems too

MT,

I would say the arm would just start to appear to the hitter at foot plant. However, to be honest I'd like to hear what others might have to say. Those who study the videos might give a better answer.

My sons break is low and starts when the plant foot starts to slide forward . Breaks around belly button area.
Lift leg straight up and straight down to a couple inches off ground and then hands start to break and lift leg slides forward.