The Load and Stride

Coaching cues

• Slow weight back into the back hip.
• Front foot down early — stride to launch position.
• Hands stay back as front foot lands.

Common mistakes

• Striding with weight already forward.
• Rushing the load — late on every fastball.
• Drifting hands forward with the stride.

Progression steps

1. 1Stationary balance drill — feet planted.
2. 2Toe-tap rhythm with no swing.
3. 3Walk-through stride into soft toss.
4. 4Full stride into front toss.
5. 5Live BP integration.