Pitching Drills For the Front Side - Throw Harder Using These Tips

The video tutorial covers the often overlooked role of the glove arm in pitching. It explains how the glove arm acts as a crank to help rotate the body, increase power, and maintain stability and accuracy. The tutorial details the correct positioning and movement of the glove arm, emphasizing the importance of keeping it compact and aligned with the body. Common mistakes are highlighted, along with practical tips and analogies to aid understanding. The video aims to improve pitching technique by focusing on the glove arm's role in the delivery process.

What is one of the primary roles of the glove arm in pitching?

• To increase the speed of the ball

• To act as a counterbalance

• To help rotate the body

• To distract the batter

Why is it important to keep the glove arm closed during the pitching motion?

• To reduce the pitcher's fatigue

• To maintain velocity and accuracy

• To increase the pitcher's height

• To confuse the batter

What is the recommended position of the pinky finger during the glove arm's movement?

• Pointing sideways

• Pointing towards the batter

• Pointing upwards

• Pointing downwards

What analogy is used to describe the correct motion of the glove arm?

• Petting a cat

• Swinging a bat

• Petting an elephant's head

• Throwing a frisbee

What is a potential consequence of improper glove arm movement?

• More sidespin and less sharp pitches

• Improved accuracy

• Better control over the ball

• Increased pitch speed

What is the effect of landing with the glove arm in the wrong position?

• It complicates the body's rotation

• It makes the pitch more accurate

• It improves the pitcher's balance

• It makes the pitch faster

What is the main takeaway regarding the glove arm's position when landing?

• It should be in a handshake or palm down position

• It should be scooping upwards

• It should be fully extended

• It should be pointing towards the sky