My coach has told me that i am a "Short Strider". I have to say, my stride isnt very big. How can i make it bigger, he says it could lead to arm problems because of the thud it creates when i land. An input would be appreciated
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I see that you are 12 years old. First off I hope that pitching is not the only thing you do.To get things started, what kind or degree of angle does your stride leg land? If you really think your stride is to short then don't go to the opposite extreme. By this I mean do not go less than 90 degrees. The normal range is between 90 and 105 degrees.
If you can work with a pitching coach do so. I am curious about the description of the sound your foot makes at landing. You describe it as a thud it creates on landing.Is it because you are landing flat or is it because you are driving your heel into the ground?
Some drills that you might consider doing under supervision would include the bat drill, this isolates the hips and legs during the stride. This drill also helps with the correct sequence of the hips opening and throwing over the stride leg. A leg swing drill to help keep your lower body from rushing. This also helps with good stride leg movement as you gather or balance yourself. The brick drill can help keep you from overstriding.
These are nothing more than suggestions to give you an idea of what you may need to do.These suggestions are also only lower body drills. Again, if you can, work with a pitching coach who may be able to help you with your overall pitching motion. Good luck and success with your game in the future.
If you can work with a pitching coach do so. I am curious about the description of the sound your foot makes at landing. You describe it as a thud it creates on landing.Is it because you are landing flat or is it because you are driving your heel into the ground?
Some drills that you might consider doing under supervision would include the bat drill, this isolates the hips and legs during the stride. This drill also helps with the correct sequence of the hips opening and throwing over the stride leg. A leg swing drill to help keep your lower body from rushing. This also helps with good stride leg movement as you gather or balance yourself. The brick drill can help keep you from overstriding.
These are nothing more than suggestions to give you an idea of what you may need to do.These suggestions are also only lower body drills. Again, if you can, work with a pitching coach who may be able to help you with your overall pitching motion. Good luck and success with your game in the future.
Thanks for your input, And yes i also play outfield and third base
quote:Originally posted by Doc_Halladay23:
My coach has told me that i am a "Short Strider". I have to say, my stride isnt very big. How can i make it bigger, he says it could lead to arm problems because of the thud it creates when i land. An input would be appreciated
Striding short is different than landing hard.
Striding short isn't necessarily bad, but landing too hard is always bad.
If I were you, I'd focus on landing softer (e.g. with a flat foot rather than on your heel).
