Correct throwing technique is essential for pitchers. It directly affects good control, maximum speed, and reduced arm injuries. Here are some pointers that illustrate quality technique...

Think about these principles this off-season as you work on your own mechanics. The off-season is the best time to do it. I hope you'll take your training seriously.

Approach

The pitcher should start on the far throwing-hand side of the rubber, unless the stride hole is too far away from where he strides, so he should move slightly towards the center to get a firm base to land on. Start with a controlled step back behind the rubber with the glove-hand-side leg.

If the pitcher has trouble getting a feel for rotating around and getting to the first balance point, his step can be taken to the side of the rubber. Next, the pitcher places his back foot in front of and parallel to the rubber. Next, he brings his glove-hand leg up as high as he feels comfortable. Bringing it up too high is not necessarily better. The key indicator is if the pitcher is able to reach a good point of balance.