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Elite Baseball Development Podcast
Pinch Hit Friday #14 - The Truth About Scap Loading
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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- Effective scap loading occurs naturally through proper pitching mechanics, emphasizing the importance of hip-shoulder separation and sequencing in the delivery.
- Improper delivery direction and limited shoulder external rotation can hinder scap loading, increasing injury risk and necessitating focus on mobility and mechanical weaknesses.
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Understanding Scap Loading in Pitching
Scap loading refers to the process of scapular retraction occurring during a pitch, which is often misunderstood in the context of pitching mechanics. Many coaches tend to focus on actively forcing this movement, but it is actually a byproduct of proper sequencing and hip-shoulder separation during the delivery. For example, as a right-handed pitcher rotates their pelvis counterclockwise while the torso rotates in the opposite direction, the resulting dynamic allows for natural scapular positioning without the need for active retraction drills. Thus, emphasizing good mechanics in the pitching motion is crucial, as scap loading will happen organically when everything is executed correctly.
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