Pitching Performance

Baseball

The Play

When you throw a ball, the power is generated by pushing off the ground with the leg that is on the same side as your throwing arm (drive leg) and landing with the opposite leg (the stride leg). As that foot contacts the ground and the leg stops in forward motion, the energy built up in the direction of the throw is transferred through your trunk.

As the pelvis and torso slow down, they then transfer energy to the throwing arm, and when you let go of the ball, the energy is transferred to the baseball, which moves at high speed toward the target.

Founded and Designed by a Major League Pitcher

Kenshin Kawakami reached the highest levels of success in Japan - Rookie of the Year, League MVP and led his team to a championship. After finding success in Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB), Kenshin Kawakami achieved his lifelong dream of pitching in the MLB. He joined the Atlanta Braves and in his debut struck out 8 players.

Along with the other 2 founders, he developed the Core Energy Belt to address a lingering back injury that was affecting his performance.

Performance

When the core is engaged, it facilitates a more efficient flow of energy from your legs to your throwing arm. By wearing the Core Energy Belt with the appropriate tension, you increase your core proximal stiffness and enable your muscles to contract swiftly with a heightened force. As a result, the acceleration of your lead arm and throwing arm gains momentum, elevating throwing velocity.

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Power is generated by pushing off the ground with the leg that is on the same side of the throwing arm and landing the opposite leg.

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As the foot contacts the ground and the leg stops forward motion, energy built up in the direction of the throw is transferred through your trunk.

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As the pelvis and torso slow down, they then transfer energy to the throwing arm and eventually the ball.

  • “I used to think that a belt had no effect on my play, but when I tried Core Energy, it fit my body perfectly. There is a certain feeling of standing in a well-balanced position. Now I can’t let go of this belt.”
  • “It feels good on me, it fits perfect, it’s tailored to me. With this belt it’s a natural feel, it’s a great product.”
  • “I think this belt is one of the reasons why I am able to maintain my condition throughout the season.”
  • Shinji Tajima
    Chunichi Dragons
  • Joey Bart
    San Francisco Giants
  • Katsuya Kakunaka
    Chiba Lotte Marines

THE SCIENCE OF CORE ENERGY

Dr. Ryan Crotin, Ph.D., CSCS, RSCC, an expert in Baseball Injury Protection, describes how
Core Energy Belts enhance performance by optimizing intra-abdominal pressure.

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