High school
Pitching
All positions
Intermediate
PVC-Pipe Grounded Pitching Feel Drill
Pitchers use a PVC pipe to feel proper grounding and connection through the delivery, reinforcing a strong base and sequential movement.
- Equipment:
- Ball only
- Duration:
- About 8 min
- Setting:
- Outdoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
Players work with a PVC pipe under the back foot or in a specific position to create tactile feedback that promotes staying grounded and connected throughout the pitching motion.
Objectives
Develop the feel of staying grounded and sequential so that energy is transferred efficiently from the ground up.
Coaching cues
Stay connected to the ground; feel the sequence; do not leap; maintain posture and direction.
Common errors
Leaping off the back foot; disconnecting the upper body; losing the feel of the pipe feedback.
Steps
- 1. Place PVC under back foot or in designated position
- 2. Slow delivery focusing on ground connection
- 3. Progress to full tempo while maintaining the feel
- 4. Remove the pipe and retain the sensation
Source:
Antonelli Baseball
