Drill

Instructions

1. 1Start from the stretch and count '1' as the leg lift reaches its peak, '2' at foot strike.
2. 2Hold a one-second pause at the top of the leg lift before starting down.
3. 3Deliver the pitch only after the count feels even and unhurried.
4. 4Remove the counting once the tempo is consistent for 10 reps in a row.

What to focus on

An even, balanced tempo from leg lift to foot strike.

Common mistake

Rushing down the mound before the leg lift is complete, losing balance.