| There are many great advantages for you to | | | | the same "correct" movements each and every |
| throw the ball correctly using proper pitching | | | | time you pitch; you will then be able to find more |
| mechanics. Here is just a small list of benefits that | | | | accuracy in all of your pitches. Painting the |
| pitching mechanics can do to improve your overall | | | | corners! Also, with better mechanics, all of your |
| ability to throw. | | | | momentum goes toward your target which is |
| Decrease Risk of Injury: when you throw the | | | | home plate bettering your chances of throwing |
| baseball with better mechanics, you will use more | | | | strikes. |
| of your legs and hips to throw the ball. That alone | | | | More chances of success with off speed pitches: |
| will relieve some pressure on your elbow and | | | | First and foremost, if your pitching mechanics |
| shoulder if done correctly. When the weight of | | | | change every time you throw something |
| your body is leveraged in a different position | | | | different, you are just tipping off the batter. |
| other than toward your target, you will put more | | | | Eventually the other team will catch on to what |
| strain on your throwing arm. | | | | you are throwing and you will not last long. You |
| Ability to Throw Faster: What? How does that | | | | will also find if you keep your glove out in front of |
| work? Think about it! If you are using your entire | | | | your body, helping to maintain your balance longer, |
| body as leverage to throw the baseball; Legs, | | | | you will release the baseball further out in front of |
| Hips, Core, Back etc. there is much more velocity | | | | you causing more rotation on the ball. Of course, |
| to be found in your fastball. That in of itself is | | | | that can only happen if your wrist and forearm |
| worth learning more about pitching technique. | | | | angles are correct at release. |
| Improvement in Accuracy: If you are repeating | | | | |