Elite Baseball Development Podcast Pinch Hit Friday #14 - The Truth About Scap Loading
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Jan 3, 2025 Dive into the misunderstood world of scap loading in pitching mechanics. Discover how hip-shoulder separation plays a crucial role instead of isolated drills. Gain insights into the physical factors that impact shoulder external rotation and its significance for athletes. Learn about effective exercises to improve scap loading and enhance pitching performance. Unpack the true essence of scap loading for a more effective approach to baseball pitching.
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Scap Loading Misconception
- Scap loading, the scapular retraction in pitching, is often misunderstood and over-coached.
- It's a natural consequence of good sequencing, specifically hip-shoulder separation, not something to force.
Improve Scap Loading through Direction
- Improve scap loading by focusing on better direction in the delivery.
- Pitchers should strive for a more linear approach, staying within a narrow hallway.
Over-Coaching Hip Loading
- Over-coached hip loading, focusing on a deep squat, can negatively affect scap loading.
- This can disrupt timing and prevent proper hip-shoulder separation.