A Simple Trick To Check Your Pitching Stride Length In Games

Was watching the Boston Red Sox host the Detroit Tigers tonight at Fenway. Thought it was interesting that the first thing Red Sox starter Brad Penny did when he got on the mound (before taking his warm-up pitches) was to measure out a distance in front of the rubber with his cleats where he wanted his stride to be -- and then mark it off with a line in the dirt.

I used to do this, too, when I pitched. I liked how it gave me a visual aid to shoot for with my stride. And it allowed me to check my stride length and where my foot was landing from time to time as the game progressed.

Perhaps something to consider doing the next time you pitch.