How to Use the Legs

Find Your Balance Point

The importance of the balance point is explained in the ‘Most important concepts page’.

Using the Legs Like Sprinting (Part 2)

Using the Legs Like Sprinting (Part 1)

Explanation of Hip and Arm Timing

Don’t Get Hung Up on Little Details

Soccer Ball Kick Drill

The Difference Between Pushing and Jumping

Using the Legs Like Jumping

Using the Legs Like a Skip

Jump and Switch the Feet Drill (Part 1)

Jump and Switch the Feet Drill (Part 2)

Hip and arm timing is the same with all elite pitchers. We need the xiphoid to get out in front of the drag foot before the arm starts to move forward. This will make the femur start to fling us forward before the arm goes, which helps to accelerate the arm.

Curtsy Legs Explanation

Do Not Try to Drag Your Foot

Do Not Push Your Feet Into the Ground

Collapse the Legs Drill

Curtsy Feet Placement