A short video of full motion pitching is provided in the links below.
Click on the one most appropriate to your computer.
Windows Media File (303 Kbytes)
Real Player Video File (84 Kbytes)
Multimedia (.mpg) File (434 Kbytes)
Full motion pitching is the outcome of the previous basic
drills.
a) Start with both feet on the pitching rubber with your
pivot foot in front and your stride foot behind. Both feet must be touching
the rubber.
b) Bend your knees so you can get the maximum push forward.
c) Bring your pitching arm down and back to either your
hip or back further depending on your technique.
d) As your pitching arm starts forward, your stride foot
comes off the rubber and you push forward with your pivot foot leg. Your
arm comes up and passes close to your ear.
e) When your stride foot lands, your knee should bend and
your pitching arm should be horizontal and behind you. If your pitching
arm is still higher than the horizontal plane when your foot lands, your
timing is off and you will not be able to convert your body's forward
speed into ball speed. Drag your pivot foot on the ground since it is
illegal for you to leap!
f) Perform the arm whip and make sure your wrist snaps just
before your hand reaches your hip.
g) Follow through with your hand ending in front of your
shoulder.
h) Bring your pivot foot up beside your stride foot and
get prepared to field the ball if it is hit!
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