The Step-By-Step Guide to Efficient, Powerful Pitching Mechanics
Watch - Evaluate - Create an Action Plan!
STEP 1 - Watch Video Above!
This video will provide an easy-to-understand breakdown an efficient, powerful foundation of mechanics. The first step in developing proper mechanics is knowing what they look like!
STEP 2 - Email Your Video
Now it's time to film your pitcher for her side-by-side analysis. Here's a few things to remember:
- Turn your phone or tablet HORIZONTALLY
- Record ONE pitch from your pitcher's throwing side
- Record ONE pitch from a front view
- See examples in the pictures here!
- Make sure she completely in the frame throughout the entire pitch WITHOUT moving the camera
- Begin filming at least 2 seconds before she starts the pitch and keep the camera running at least 2 seconds after she finishes the pitch
- Record in normal speed NOT slow motion! I will slow it down for you when I sync things up with a model
- Email both 1-pitch videos to me at: [email protected]
- IMPORTANT: Please make sure to include your pitcher's name and age in the email you send!
STEP 3 - Complete Checklist
When I receive your video, I will sync it up with one of these models. The 2 pitchers used in the video above are current BreakThrew Fastpitch students with a strong foundation and good velocity.
After you receive your synced video, help your pitcher complete the attached checklist while she is reviewing her video. MAKE SURE YOUR PITCHER IS PART OF THIS PROCESS! It's very important that she takes ownership in her development. Doing self-assessments are a great way for her to create a plan on what she wants to do next!
Download Mechanics ChecklistSTEP 4 - Journal About Goals
Once your pitcher completes her checklist, the next step is for her to come up with some ideas on HOW she might work to improve the areas that she identified. Have her grab a notebook and write down her thoughts WITHOUT your help! This is one of the most important steps to get her to take true ownership in improving her foundation.
She won't have all the answers but you may be surprised at the things she comes up with all by herself!
STEP 5 - Email Checklist & Journal
After your pitcher completes her checklist AND journal, take pictures and email them back to me. I will take a look at the things she identified AND her improvement plans!
STEP 6 - Receive Feedback & Drills from Myndie
After reviewing her checklist and journal, I will send an email back with:
- MY suggestions about what I would encourage her work on improving FIRST from her checklist
- Drills videos to HELP her get better at these things! This will give her some good tools to use during her at-home workouts that will help her build a stronger foundation
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Voice Over Analysis
BreakThrew Fastpitch founder, Myndie Berka will do a frame-by-frame analysis of your pitcher's mechanics that she can WATCH & LISTEN to over and over again!
Here's HOW to get your pitcher's video analyzed:
1. Follow the directions in Step 2 above for submitting your pitcher's videos!
2. Submit payment ($50) at the link below!
What you will RECEIVE:
1. A 10-20 minute voice over video comparing your pitcher with a model.
2. Videos of drills to help improve the areas identified in the voice over analysis.
3. All voice over analysis videos and drills recommendations will be done by BreakThrew Fastpitch founder, Myndie Berka!
You can save your video and refer back to it over and over again!
Myndie will work to get your video to you as quickly as possible! Please allow 7-10 days to receive your video after you email your pitcher's video & submit payment!
