How Lower Body Major League Mechanics Improves Velocity

by Dick Mills on April 27, 2010

Here is an example of how a major league pitcher like former MLB great Pedro Martinez, at 5'10" was able most of his career maximize his pitching mechanics and was able to maximize his velocity and  to reach 96-98 mph. 

Most Little League and high school pitchers could easily improve their velocity by improving their lower body action as well as getting their throwing arms into a better position at landing. 

Pitching velocity has been proven not to be about arm strength but about how the body produces power which is transferred to the pitcher's arm as late as possible.

Focusing on improving arm strength can have little to do with improving pitching velocity since the arm is basically along for the ride.  The arm is used to control the ball but not to improve pitching velocity.

Without a video analysis most pitchers are just guessing about why they can not maximize their performance.

A video analysis is your best insurance policy against poor instruction, guaranteed improvement and added arm insurance against injury.  http://www.pitching.com/video_analysis/

Our Explosive Pitching DVD program teaches 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.  We also teach them proper conditioning.

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