This drill focuses on the proper alignment and positioning at the pitcher’s balance point. The balance beam will challenge the athlete to maintain balance over the balls of his feet. However, the drill can also be done on flat-ground depending on comfort level. The balance beam provides instant feedback, since poor balance obviously leads to the athlete falling off the board. The pitcher should hold himself in the balance point for a minimum of 3 seconds each repetition focusing on the checkpoints provided in the pictures below. Repetition times can be increased to challenge the athlete as they improve their balance.

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Verbal Series of Checkpoints

1. Take the sign
2. Step Back
3. Pivot
4. Leg up (balance point)
5. Break (weight back)
6. Turn
7. Finish
8. Follow Through

Take the sign

Step Back

Pivot

Leg Up (balance point)

Break (hand break & weight back)

Turn (rotate weight and torso)

Finish

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