Is All Layback Is Created Equal? | Pitching Tips

Layback is NOT just Shoulder External Rotation - it's the summation of ⬇️
1. Shoulder External Rotation
2. Scapular Posterior Tilt
3. Thoracic Spine Extension
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We can train to cleanly reach this position - not just for performance (velo), but for potentially reducing the risk for impingement, cuff & SLAP tears. If we can maximize the contributions of the scapula (tilt/upward rot./motor control) AND the t-spine (ext.), we can potentially more cleanly distribute these rotational forces through the arm.
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Chapters:
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0:00 Is All Layback Created Equal?
0:33 What is “Layback” Really?
3:17 Why 180 Degrees of Layback Matters?
5:41 Internal Impingement
6:46 Subacromial Impingement
8:12 SLAP Tears (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior)
9:31 Is more External Rotation Better?
11:44 Tip #1: Take Care of Posterior Cuff
14:39 Tip #2: Don’t Ignore the T-Spine
17:01 Tip #3: Address Scapular Mobility
20:05 Tip #4 Improve Scapular Stability
24:21 Practical: The Tale of Two Pitchers
28:02 Useful Throwing Cues and Drills to Try!
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For more tips on How To Improve Layback, check out this video: • How to Throw Harder | ...
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Studies Referenced in the Video:
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Alterations in Shoulder Kinematics and Associated Muscle Activity in People With Symptoms of Shoulder Impingement (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10696...)
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Study of the clinical and radiological morphology of pectoralis minor in subjects with shoulder impingement syndrome (www.journal-cot.com/article/S...)
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[@awedee.0]

really really helpful my son is a pusher this is incredibly insightful

[@MrCctvtech]

Great video!

[@rslwannabe9475]

You're good at explaining baseball related concepts. I feel like you''ve been there and done that on every probably lol.
I'm sitting up naturally at all times so that's good that i don't have a hunch thing going on

[@jadyjay4834]

please do a breakdown of emmanuel clase!!

[@scrubasarus2192]

Could compression of the spine due to an injury impact the ability to achieve layback? Is that something that should be addressed as a cause of some throwers inability to achieve optimal layback?

[@d0shimusic]

How long should you use lax ball to loosen up posterior cuff?

[@rslwannabe9475]

So basically i can avoid all these problems if I use my spine right, my scapula area right, and the arm/shoulder part too?

[@tackykinin1981]

still trying to throw 120, thanks Ben

[@thesandman8669]

we’re in off season right now and our coach has us doing many things, but all is on flat ground which i find interesting since all we do in our sport is throw down a slope, what’s a good balance of flat ground work and mound work?

[@Clint.Torres]

I know you’re question isn’t for me, but to answer: it depends on what specifically you’re trying to accomplish. Personally, I am trying to improve my hip separation and layback. While throwing flat grounds with drills can help, the most important thing is how you translate to a mound. I would suggest throwing on a mound, at lower intensity frequently. Get comfortable with specific drills on the flat ground and then move them to the mound.