Pitcher's Check List

Pitcher’s Check List

STANCE:

1.     Start with heels on rubber at 45 degree angle

2.     Keep your head over your belly button

3.     Take a short Rocker Step at a 45 degree angle

4.     Place pivot foot parallel to the rubber

BALANCE POSITION:

5.     Lift stride leg (front leg) to Balance Position (do not swing leg)

6.     Point rear pocket nearest the hitter toward the catcher

7.     Hands come out of glove with thumbs of both hands facing down

8.     Fingers stay on top of ball

9.     Ball should face in the direction of short stop

POWER POSITION:

10. Weight stays back  as your hips lead your stride

11. Stride leg goes down before it goes out and toward the plate to prevent rushing

12. Hand stays behind the ball as arm comes forward

13. Elbow forms an “L”  and stays above your shoulder

14. Drive lead or front shoulder toward target

15. Stride foot lands open – pointed toward Right handed hitter’s batter’s box (RH)

16. Shoulders stay closed until foot strike

FOLLOW THROUGH:

17. Follow through with a high leg kick

18. Curl glove arm and allow chest to meet  glove

Bob Harris

Former Recommending Scout Cincinnati Reds