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A pitcher uses a wall to isolate lower-half engagement, maintaining hip contact while learning proper separation and hip drive mechanics. This fundamental drill teaches connected movement and lower-body engagement during the throwing motion.
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Joey Leavitt | Throw Hard + Healthy · 40s
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"text": "If you're a pitcher and you're 12 years old,"
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"text": "you probably need to learn this drill."
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"text": "Check this out."
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"text": "Get a wall, take a half step out,"
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"text": "leg lift, and then hinge."
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"text": "So butt touching the wall."
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"text": "Then I want you to separate,"
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"text": "but your butt should still be touching the wall."
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"text": "So instead of going here and then out,"
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"text": "get connected and slide."
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"text": "That's the best way to learn how to engage your lower half"
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"text": "and keep your hips engaged in the whole throw."
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"text": "That's a core drill that we do in the 90 day program."
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"text": "I work with guys online to get them"
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"text": "throwing harder and healthier."
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"text": "If you want to learn more, DM me and we'll get started."
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"text": "All right, see you in a bit."
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