Cy Young Award Mechanics
November 12, 2008
(click here for the 1-page .pdf)
In the wake of Tim Lincecum's Cy Young Award has come Sports Illustrated article on Lincecum's mechanics:
![SI 20title](/img/Pitching%20Newsletters/2008/Cy%20Young%20Award%20mechanics/SI%20title.png)
That highlight 3 very important aspects of his pitching motion:
1. His athletic ability
He's a tremendous athlete who is able to get a tremendous stride to the plate:
![Stride](/img/Pitching%20Newsletters/2008/Cy%20Young%20Award%20mechanics/Stride.png)
2. His timing
The pitching motion from leg kick to Ball Release lasts ~1.3 seconds. A crucial part is keeping your front side closed as long as possible:
![Timing 20staying 20close](/img/Pitching%20Newsletters/2008/Cy%20Young%20Award%20mechanics/Timing%20staying%20close.png)
3. His consistency
Lincecum's consistent motion comes from BEING ATHLETIC and NOT slowing down with a Balance Point!
![consistency 20being 20athletic](/img/Pitching%20Newsletters/2008/Cy%20Young%20Award%20mechanics/consistency%20being%20athletic.png)
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