Michael Bentley post about effiecient body measurements during the golf swing.....

[rcw]

All words are in the dictionary. If it is difficult to comprehend, just look it up. Simplifying it will not help you that much when describing anatomy. Correct terminology is needy if you really want to understand the functions of the body.

 

[ryant91]

Shoulder retraction is most efficient. If shoulders are protracting and retracting all over the place it is also difficult to hit ball solid. Pitchers keep shoulder retracted for power. But this is a physical issue, not one should have any conscious effort of.

 

[lia41985]

Pitchers keep shoulder retracted for power. But this is a physical issue, not one should have any conscious effort of.

Here is an article and a video about pitching biomechanics:

Shoulder Pain in the Overhead Throwing Athlete

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