Inverted W vs. Scap Load: What’s the Right Arm Path? ⚾💥

Let’s break down the mechanics that can make or break your delivery:

❌ Inverted W:
• Elbows lift above the shoulders into landing.
• This causes shoulder impingement, late arm patterns, and puts stress on the elbow – a common trait of injured pitchers.

❌ Double Scap Load:
• Both arms horizontally abduct (elbows pinching back).
• The glove-side scap pinches, pulling the pec open to the target, which:
• Forces early trunk rotation or speeds it up too much.
• Leads to arm drag and reduced efficiency.

✅ Optimal Scap Load:
• Only the throwing arm scap horizontally abducts and pinches back.
• The glove arm stays internally rotated, keeping the shoulders closed to delay trunk rotation.
• This creates optimal trunk rotation range of motion for a powerful and efficient delivery.

The right mechanics not only boost velocity but also protect your arm and body. Train smart and optimize your movement. 🚀

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