Baseball
Stride-and-Pause Drill
Load
6 min
Begin with 6–10 quality reps or a short controlled set; stop before mechanics degrade. For throwing/pitching, workload and intensity must remain age/level appropriate.
Beginner
Why this drill
The pause makes the launch position observable and gives the athlete time to establish balance before rotation.
Setup
Use tee or dry swing.
How to perform it
- 1Load, stride to launch position, pause briefly, then complete swing.
Key feel
Land ready to turn.
Success cue
Stable launch position that can be repeated without drifting.
Recommended reps
Begin with 6–10 quality reps or a short controlled set; stop before mechanics degrade. For throwing/pitching, workload and intensity must remain age/level appropriate.
Progression
rehearsal → constrained rep → variable rep → game-like rep when appropriate.
Common mistake
Freezing rigidly or drifting forward during the pause instead of arriving balanced and athletic.