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Baseball Canada Pitchers Breaking Down the Set Motion

Step-by-step breakdown of the set (stretch) position for pitchers focusing on balance, timing and deception.

Duration:
About 6 min

Coaching notes

Instructional progression that isolates the set motion so youth and high-school pitchers can clean up balance and tempo from the stretch.

Objectives

Improve balance, consistency and hold times from the stretch.

Coaching cues

Athletic base; quiet upper body; controlled leg lift; consistent tempo.

Common errors

Rushing; losing balance; telegraphing the pitch.

Steps

  1. 1. Demonstrate set position
  2. 2. Isolate balance and hold
  3. 3. Add leg lift and delivery
  4. 4. Live throws from stretch
Source: Baseball Canada

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