Owen McKeeby

Balance and Control: The pitcher exhibits excellent balance throughout the delivery, from the initial leg lift to the follow-through. This control provides a stable foundation to build upon.

Efficient Arm Action: The arm path is fluid and well-timed with the lower body’s landing. Getting the arm into a strong, externally rotated position at foot strike is a positive indicator for both health and efficiency.

Insufficient Front Leg Bracing: The lead leg lands with a significant knee bend and fails to lock out, causing a major energy leak. A firm front leg acts as a brake, allowing rotational energy to be transferred up the chain into the ball. This is a primary area for velocity improvement.

Limited Hip-Shoulder Separation: The hips and shoulders rotate too close together. Creating more separation by allowing the hips to lead the rotation while the shoulders stay closed will generate significantly more torque and power.

Passive Back Leg Drive: The back leg does not drive aggressively to propel the hips toward the plate. Focusing on a more powerful push-off from the rubber will increase linear momentum and overall velocity.