How Do You Perform A Successful Pitching Windup?
• When in the windup, always start out with both feet on the rubber. • Pivot the foot on the same side that you throw with (right side or left side) sideways so that the side of your foot is on top or up against the rubber. • Lift up your opposite leg to a 90 degree angle at the minimum. This is used to generate throwing power. • While keeping your back foot planted on or against the rubber, swing your front foot around to face your intended pitch location. • Take a stride towards your intended pitch location. Try the make the stride an ample distance away from the rubber where you’re as close to the plate as possible but not too far where you may lose your footing. Throw your pitch at whichever angle works best for you (overhand, 3/4, sidearm, or submarine).
