IceBreaker Performance

One of the highest mechanical correlations to pitch speed is shoulder horizontal abduction (scap retraction) at front foot plant. High level throwers are able to get their arm behind their body and apply force to the arm for a long time.

Here are a few ways to train it ⬇️

I love Vulcan CHs because of the combination of VAA and velocity differential they can offer for high slot pitchers.

Here is WS Game 1 starter Nick Martinez break chart, approach angle chart, and 3D approach chart.

Notice how far the CH is from the FB in VAA and velocity!

Development is less about lightbulb moments and more about consistency. Repetition is needed to make adaptation, and real adaptation is the only thing that holds up in game.

Command without stuff is just batting practice

Your mechanics on the mound are a byproduct of your movement capabilities. Push the envelope with your physical capabilities or you will not reach freaky positions on the mound.