@tread_athletics: 6 Lower Half Drills for Pitchers 🦵🔥 1. Janitor Throws 2. Kikuchi Drill 3. Darvish Drill 4. Walking Wind-Ups 5. Step-Backs 6. Rotational Step-Backs More on each below ⬇️ 1. Janitor throws fall under a counter-rotation category of drills that tend to work well for more mobile athletes. This winds tension through the rear hip, helping teach how to delay pelvic rotation. 2. Kikuchi Drill This drill emphasizes catching the hinge out of leg lift. It's similar to a hop drill, but highly specific to your delivery. Maintain the same rhythm & tempo as your normal motion, but allow your leg lift to raise the heel off the ground. 3. Darvish Drill This drill encourages closing off the pelvis while moving forward. It can be helpful for guys who have a tendency to pull the pelvis/trunk open early, but falls into the coiling category which won't be compatible with every pitcher's delivery. 4. Walking Wind-Ups These tie together the entire delivery with an up-tempo starting trigger that drives forward momentum. This drill helps establish a sweet spot for how much drift a player can manage - too much and you'll lose the back leg. 5. Step-Backs & Rotational Step Backs By starting out front and stepping back, this is one of the best drills to feel out the drift without losing the back leg. These drills are all highly specific to in-game mechanics, making them maximally transferrable to the mound. Subtly altering the starting position or loading mechanism can be enough to unlock improved feel, timing & sequencing. - Looking for guidance in your baseball career? - We’ve had over 150 draft picks and Free Agent signs, 750+ College commitments, and over a dozen MLB Debuts since 2017. You provide the work ethic, we’ll construct the plan with a coach to guide you step by step through the process. - Click the link in the bio to learn more!

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