Pitching on the Power Line By Margo Pruis, Philadelphia Force
Pitcher Pitching is a skill within itself. There are so many
elements that are involved in pitching. Many young players don’t
realize the importance of using their legs. A pitcher’s legs
supply all the power and drive behind the ball. I have seen many
pitchers try to use a lot of upper body to muscle the ball to
the plate. Some believe that pitching is all in the arm. A
pitcher’s legs are so important not only with power and drive,
but also for control. Using a power line is very beneficial to
pitchers no matter what age, but even more so for those who are
just starting out. A power line provides a visual for pitchers
to see where they are stepping. It can be drawn in the dirt in
the middle of the pitchers mound, or when pitching indoors, a
piece of tape can be put down to represent the power line. An
example is provided below. Beginning pitchers should understand
the importance of keeping their body going forward in a straight
line. When first lea