by Dick Mills on August 04, 2009

The video explains the importance of lower body pitching mechanics and how weight shift is one of the keys to improving pitching velocity. This is true whether a pitcher is just starting out in Little League or is looking to boost his pitching velocity.

The biggest misconception out there today is that arm strength is what produces pitching velocity. The research as proven that pitching velocity is the result of solid pitching mechanics where the momentum of the body moves explosively away from the rubber into a long stride

This is what I have been focusing on in our Explosively Pitching DVD program since 2004. We teach parents how to help their sons use their bodies to pitch instead of just their arms. Not only does this improve velocity but reduces the risk of arm injuries. http://www.pitching.com/products/