Chuck Richard, PhD’s Post

SMARTPITCH ADDING RARE TRAINING TOOLS ** Click Image Below for Full Blog Post & Fotos ** We will soon be adding Pitcher Extension and are testing adding Pitch Path Overlays that show your pitches' ability to reduce Batter's Decision to Swing time. Pitcher Extension -- How far from the Rubber Pitcher Releases the Ball Batter's Decision Time to Swing - How Fastballs and Offspeed pitches with the same early path reduce time batter has to decide whether or not, and where to swing Until now, these hard to get pitcher training tools have only been found on expensive high end pitcher training facility-based systems. Patented SmartPitch will provide them using just the phone you already have in your pocket. Pitcher Extension will be available in a few weeks. Batter's Decision Time to Swing is in the testing phase and our target release is late 2024 or early 2025 Increasing Pitcher Extension increases the apparent speed of a pitch by reducing the time the batter has to evaluate the pitch. The distance from the rubber to the front of the plate where the bat meets the ball is 59 feet. With an extension of 5 feet, the ball travels 54 feet to bat contact. With extension of 7 feet, the ball only travels 52 to bat contact, taking less time from the release point. Recent MLB data analysis shows this affect on apparent pitch speed. With this new feature, SmartPitch will give you this same data to help you train to optimize your pitch extension. Links: https://lnkd.in/eY62wW35 https://lnkd.in/enHwmB-8 We will explain SmartPitch's upcoming Batter's Decision Time to Swing feature in a future blog post here. #smartpitch #patented #stats #extension #sportstech #baseball #analytics #mobileinnovation #revolutionary

🚀 Why Crow Hops Don’t Translate to the Mound! 💥 🔥 Ever wonder why your running guns or outfield Crow Hops don’t match your pitching velocity on the mound? Here’s why: 👉 Too Many Steps: Crow Hops create energy with multiple steps, which you can’t replicate on the mound with just one stride. 🌪️ 👉 Drive Leg Mechanics: Your drive leg isn’t explosive enough. Proper mechanics and a strong drive leg are key to generating energy from a single stride. 🏋️♂️ 👉 Focus on Simplicity: At Top Velocity, we use one to two-step throws to build energy, making it easier to replicate on the mound. 🎯 🎯 Improve your drive leg mechanics for better mound performance! #PitchingPower #TopVelocity #BaseballTraining #ElitePerformance #AthleteLife #TrainSmart #DriveLegMechanics

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I receive a lot of questions and comments regarding the speed and length of my bowlers run ups There is a reason and yep I don’t believe short run ups are effective at any level. I will write an article on the why but for now please look at the photos by R Mann of the top speed position and acceleration phase position (yes exaggerated but you get the point) The impulse stride is absolutely everything, and yep I’ll write about that soon too. So bowlers have to get into the IS in the best possible position with the appropriate A. Ground contact time B. Thigh angular velocity C. Stride length D. Centre of mass projection These are analysed in the new PaceLab Pitch Wolf App @pacelablimited @pitchwolf.ai @kashnisht Which position above , top speed or acceleration phase will aid the 4 key points? Yep you guessed it. Top speed running Think differently, trust the process and respect the principles You can choose to listen to outdated views or follow the science #pacelab #pacelabprinciples #theapproachzone #sprinting #mann #fastbowling #theimpulsestride

🔥 Unlock Your Pitching Power: Master the Role of the Back Leg! 🔥 Want to elevate your pitching to the next level? It all starts with understanding the true power of your back leg. ⚾️ Key Mechanics for Explosive Pitching: • 🦵 Back Leg = Dual Power Source: Your lower leg doesn’t just push you forward—it powers both momentum and rotation. A well-trained back leg optimizes your linear momentum and rotational energy. • 🔄 Maximize Curved Linear Motion: By combining forward movement with efficient pelvis rotation, your back leg helps drive the energy that flows through your body to the release point. • 🎯 The Secret to Velocity and Control: When you master both linear and rotational forces, you generate the perfect blend of speed and accuracy needed for elite pitching. Stop underestimating the back leg’s role in your pitching mechanics! Learn to harness this power at a TopVelocity camp or through our remote programs, and see how proper mechanics can transform your game. 🌟 Visit TopVelocity.net and start your journey to throwing harder and with more precision! #TopVelocity #PitchingPower #BackLegMechanics #BaseballTraining #MomentumAndRotation #ElitePerformance #JoinTheMovement

Multiple studies evaluating the contribution of lower-body kinematics to pitch velocity and bat speed have found that quick deceleration and extension (or put another way- change of direction) of the lead knee was associated with performance in pitchers and hitters. Consequently, coaches and practitioners should ensure that individuals possess an adequate level of strength (eccentric to concentric) to facilitate optimal movement of the lead knee during pitching and hitting movements. If deficiencies exist, then training programs should be designed to address these issues and eventually bring about an improvement in performance. Check out video on using flywheels to train this component and the effects this training had on a pitcher’s fastball velocity over 6 weeks (there are other components such as timing and mechanics that go into this, but the foundation has to be there to build some of the other skills on top of).

Here’s a secret to 3x 🪫➡️🔋your output without any more input…. Find a partner! Draft horses can pull 8,000lbs on their own. With a partner, they can pull 24,000lbs. By training with that same partner, they can pull up to 32,000lbs. If you have a blocker in your work you can’t overcome on your own, remember the draft horse! Just “doing more” has diminishing returns. Doing the same + a good partner has exponential returns! #teamwork #problemsolving #middlemanagementmastermind #efficiency

🚀 Elevate Your Pitching: Unleash the Power of Proper Leg Mechanics! 🚀 Pitching isn’t just about arm strength—it’s about how you use your legs to drive energy through your entire body. Understanding this can take your game to the next level! ⚾️ Key Mechanics for Maximum Pitching Power: 🦵 Back Leg = The Propeller: Your back leg pumps energy from the ground into your body. Studies confirm that the back leg is essential for propelling energy forward. 🚀 Front Leg = The Brake and Push: Your front leg catches that energy, acts as a brake, and then pushes it back out—ensuring a powerful transfer through your trunk and arm. 🔄 Legs Drive Arm Power: Where your back foot and shin position themselves determine how force is transferred up through the trunk and ultimately to the arm, dictating the path and power of your pitch. Mastering these lower-body mechanics is key to throwing harder and staying healthy. Ready to learn how to harness your legs for ultimate pitching power? Join a TopVelocity camp or check out our remote programs to dive deep into elite-level training! 🌟 Visit TopVelocity.net and start transforming your game today! #TopVelocity #PitchingPower #LegMechanics #BaseballTraining #KineticChain #ElitePerformance #JoinTheMovement