Pitching Drill: Chair Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Uses a chair to correct stride length issues. The front foot should land just in front of the chair, preventing over-striding or under-striding.
How to Run This Drill
- Place a chair on the ground in front of the pitcher at the appropriate stride distance for that player.
- Pitcher goes through full windup or stretch delivery toward the catcher.
- As the front foot comes down, it should land directly in front of the chair - not on it, not short of it.
- The chair also prevents the pitcher from opening up too early because the leg must clear it.
- After landing properly in front of the chair, complete the throw with normal follow-through.
- Perform 10-15 reps with the chair, then remove it and try to maintain the same stride length and feel.
Coaching Points
- Chair prevents over-striding and under-striding
- Also prevents opening the hips too early
- Adjust chair position for each pitcher
- Focus on consistent stride length
- Remove chair after 10-15 reps and maintain feel
- Great for correcting mechanical issues
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
Pitching
Focus Areas
Mechanics
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+9-10
Players
1-5 players
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment Needed
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