Arm Path Drills – 10x per day
A pitcher should use a “C” to an “L” armpath. Lead with the pinkie finger below the waste forming a big letter “C”. Elbow should be above shoulder and hand should be above elbow making the letter “L” with your arm. These should be done with a fast arm stroke representing game speed conditions. However, pitchers can start slower to get warm and groove the correct armpath.
Armpath drills can also be done uses a fence or a wall – parallel and at a 45 degree angle to the fence. Parallel fence drills will guard against “arm wrap” or “casting”. This occurs when the pitcher drops his arm below the waste and behind his back locking out the elbow. Obviously, if this incorrect armpath is used the pitcher will hit his hand on the wall.
A similar version of the wall drill where the pitcher turns at a 45 degree angle to the wall also helps prevent incorrect armpath. This angle really focuses on keeping a slightly flexed back arm. Avoiding a locked out elbow will help prevent injury and inconsistent pitch command.
Set position with feet shoulder width apart. Stretch position with eyes focused on an imaginary target.
Lead with pinkie finger below the waist keeping a slightly flexed elbow
Form the letter “C” and end at the letter “L” with the ball pointing at second base. You elbow should be above your shoulder and your hand above your elbow.
90 degree angle forming the letter “L”. Glove-side elbow pointing at the target.
Elbow should be a minimum of level with your shoulder or slightly higher. Your hand should be as close to over your elbow as possible forming a 90 degree angle. The baseball should be pointed between the shortstop and second base.
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