pitch throw proper pitching mechanics require a pitcher to stride from 80 to 90 of his height for example a pitcher that is 72 inches tall should stride so that his foot lands 57 to 65 inches from his back foot the pitcher 39 s tee may include a retractable measuring tape extending from the base of the device to allow a baseball player to mark off the appropriate starting position for their height the pitcher 39 s tee may be used on an actual pitching mound of a baseball field in a bullpen or at a training facility if the pitcher 39 s tee is used on a baseball field then the target device should be placed so that a straight line can be drawn between the pitching rubber and the home plate intersecting the center of the pitcher 39 s tee additionally 12 should be placed at the pitcher 39 s mid thigh level the pitcher should start by positioning his foot on the pitching rubber and simulating a pitch using the baseball device this positioning forces the pitcher to maintain proper mechanics 12 may be painted or made from different colors to indicate which protrusions are most favorable to strike with.