Leg Lift

With the movement of the front leg upward, the pitcher should move all his weight on to his back leg. When the front knee is at it’s apex, the entire body should be comfortably and entirely balanced on the back leg. The speed in which the pitcher lifts the front leg is a matter of preference. Some pitchers choose to lift the leg quickly, while others lift at a controlled pace.

The most important part of the leg lift is to distribute your body weight over your back leg in order to prepare for an explosive drive.