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Baseball Canada Pitchers Lift-and-Thrust Drill

Combines controlled leg lift with an explosive thrust down the mound to teach weight transfer and lower-half drive.

Duration:
About 5 min

Coaching notes

Progression that links the lift phase to an aggressive but controlled drive toward the plate.

Objectives

Improve lower-half drive and weight transfer timing.

Coaching cues

Lift controlled; thrust with intent; keep posture; land in power position.

Common errors

Rushing the thrust; losing posture; early rotation.

Steps

  1. 1. Lift and pause
  2. 2. Add the thrust
  3. 3. Full delivery
Source: Baseball Canada

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