Player starts in the balanced phase of the delivery with a ball in his glove. Pitcher then bends forward,places the ball near the back leg, then returns to the balanced position again.
Once he is back into the balanced position, player bends forward again and picks up the ball (repeat).
Tips
Make sure players work both legs for this exercise (right and left balanced pickups) to ensure equal development.
Remind players to move as smoothly and as balanced as possible. Going too fast defeats the purpose of the drill.
Repetitions and sets may vary according to the skill level of the player, however, a starting point should be somewhere around 3-4 sets of 10 per leg)
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