At some point in almost every pitcher’s career, they’ve been told to “stay closed longer.” Sometimes that is a minor timing issue. But more often, early rotation is a downstream effect, not the root problem. If an athlete can’t sustain and express force in the frontal (Y) direction during the drive phase, rotation shows up early as a compensation. Mound force-plate data consistently shows that pitchers who maintain frontal plane force longer stay in the drive phase, delay rotation, and sequence more efficiently into foot strike. When that force drops off early, the window for energy transfer shortens. These are a few exercises we use to improve frontal plane force production and expression: • Step-back rotational medicine ball scoop toss • Lateral lean landmine split squat • Lateral sled drag • Alternating landmine lateral lunge • High-effort side shuffle

‘28 Caleb Paul (FL) lanky 6’3” frame, low slot orientation (5 ft release) w/ deceptive entry angles. 6’3” 170 lbs. FB massive tail up to 21.3 HM. SL tight, slurvy. CH heavy fade w/ off speed deception. Upside arm 📈 FB: 86-90 (2265) | 12.9 IVB, 18.9 HM SL: 73-77 (2075) | 1.5 IVB, -7.9 HM CH: 79-82 (1733) | -2.1 IVB, 15.5 HM #PBFG26 | @PrepBaseballFL