By narrowing the initial stance, you’re essentially minimizing
the amount of lateral movement the body manages before the drive phase begins.
Here is a breakdown of why this shift in footwork is so
effective for command.
Shoulder Width Plus Stance
The center of gravity starts
too low, gets stuck, and the front knee creates instability by drifting behind your
front hip.
The front side is prone to
“flying open” early, and the release point is inconsistent.
Baseball Width Stance
The center of gravity stays
centered over the rubber, and your front knee balances in front of your front
hip.
The front side stays closed
and is directional, with your release point becoming highly repeatable and
linear.
The “Drift” Effect
When your feet are too wide, your weight often settles into
the “wells” of your stance.
As you lift your lead leg, the momentum naturally pulls your
knee backward toward second base to compensate for the wide base and creates a rotational
rather than a linear move.
By keeping the feet about one baseball width apart, you simplify
the pivot, stack the joints, and improve your timing.
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Coach
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“Sequence Over Strength” –
The Missing Foundation of Pitching Mechanics
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