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Tread Athletics Clevinger Kettlebell Drill

Kettlebell-based lower-half and separation drill inspired by Mike Clevinger’s training patterns.

Duration:
About 8 min

Coaching notes

Uses kettlebell movements to teach the feel of loading and driving that translates into better pitching force production.

Objectives

Improve lower-half loading and separation feel with a simple implement.

Coaching cues

Load the back hip; create stretch; drive into the front side.

Common errors

Upper-body dominant movement; losing posture.

Steps

  1. 1. Kettlebell load pattern
  2. 2. Add rotation
  3. 3. Transfer to throwing
Source: Tread Athletics

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