1. Rockers
Windmill pitching
Coach Joel Munson

2. Leaper L/R Side leap with glide
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Leaper
L/R Side leap with glide
Drive foot must remain in contact with ground or parallel to ground until ball release
Leap will move you closer to batter
1 foot equals 3 mph
Drawbacks include: front side lean and not opening all the way

3. stepper Quick step to open position
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stepper
Quick step to open position
Drive foot must remain in contact with ground or parallel to ground until ball release
Step will open you quicker
Drawbacks include: smaller “sight picture” and further away from batter

4. The power line Direct and straight path from drive foot to target
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The power line
Direct and straight path from drive foot to target
Approximately 6 shoe lengths
Plant foot lands at a 45 degree angle to the line
Arm rotation stays on line
Finish on line

5. Rockers
Grip
Divide your fingers in thirds, hold the ball with the outer thirds. Four seams generally move more than two seams.
Thumb should be opposite the middle finger if hand size permits.

6. Rockers
Wrist snap
The Wrist Snap is a firm yet relaxed “flick” of the wrist. The fingers push the ball toward your target. The key to the snap is explosive release.
The wrist is relaxed at the beginning of the arm circle rotation, remains relaxed until entry of the release zone which is at the hip. The wrist snap is quick and explosive at this point.

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Arm circle
The arm is the lever used to generate speed through the wrist snap. The correct arm motion is a true circle that follows the path of the power line.
Start by extending the arm out front and in line with the catcher. The arm swings up passing near the ear and down to the release point near the hip. The arm should be straight and relaxed, do not lock the elbow.
When the pitcher extends her arms forward toward the catcher at the beginning of the motion, the ball hand should be either on top of or on the outside of the ball, this should feel natural. Cocking the wrist should not be stressed, because the hand will usually lag behind the arm and cock naturally on the downswing.

8. stride The stride creates speed and angle of attack.
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stride
The stride creates speed and angle of attack.
Your lead foot should land at a 45 degree angle in a direct line from drive foot to the catcher.
Quick, strong, and long stride will generate additional speed and reduce arm fatigue. The stride should be aggressive but controlled along the power line.
The arm will follow the legs, quick legs, equals quick arm.

9. Basic Rules Hands must be apart when taking the pitching plate
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Basic Rules
Hands must be apart when taking the pitching plate
Both feet must be in contact with plate at the start of the pitch
You must take, or simulate taking a sign
You must bring hands together for at least 1 second but not more than 10 seconds
Once hands come together, you must deliver the ball or back off the plate
Your hand cannot go directly from mouth to ball

10. Your feet must remain inside pitching lane
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Drive foot must remain in contact with ground or parallel to it until release
Your feet must remain inside pitching lane

11. Rockers
Questions?

12. Practice plan Rockers ODD DAYS Week one w/up 30 reps. wrist snaps
w/up 15 reps. K position
w/up 15 reps. 40% speed full motion
Full 15 reps. Fastball mid
Full 15 reps. change up mid
Full 15 reps. Drop front
Full 15 reps. Rise back
60 per Full peed
c/dn 15 reps. 50% speed full motion
c/dn 10 overhand light toss

13. Practice plan II Rockers EVEN DAYS Week one w/up 30 reps. wrist snaps
w/up 15 reps. K position
w/up 15 reps. 40% speed full motion
Knee 15 reps. Fastball mid
Knee 15 reps. change up mid
Knee 15 reps. Drop front
Knee 15 reps. Rise back
60 per knee
c/dn 15 reps. 50% speed full motion
c/dn 10 overhand light toss

14. Rockers
Drills, drills, drills

15. The favorites L/R SIDE GLIDE “K” POSITION KNEE HOP,HOP, POP
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The favorites
L/R SIDE GLIDE
“K” POSITION
KNEE
HOP,HOP, POP
LOAD AND EXPLOAD
STORK
BALANCE BEAM
PITCHER TO PITCHER SPEED
UNDER LEG SPINS
DISTANCE THROWS
TARGET CUPS
CHINESE JUMP ROPE
BATTER IN BOX
HAPPY GILMORE
EYES CLOSED
CANNON BALL

16. 3 critical phases THE DRIVE OFF THE PITCHING RUBBER… “EXPLODE” –
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3 critical phases
THE DRIVE OFF THE PITCHING RUBBER… “EXPLODE” –
LARGE, TRUE ARM CIRCLE, REACH THROUGH THE BACK SIDE-
FINISH TALL WITH GOOD PUSHBACK RESISTANCE –