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Balance drill
Pitchers
EasyAbout 5 minPairsPIT001
Hold the leg lift, then lead to the plate with the backside so the front heel stays closed.
Original drill sheet (PIT001)
Set up
Partners about 12 m apart along a foul line. The catcher crouches.
You need: Gloves, balls
Steps
- Full wind-up, slowly, stop with the front leg up
- Move the backside towards the catcher first
- Front heel stays closed
- Throw and follow through, ten each
Coaching points
- Balance at the top
- Backside leads
- Front heel closed