Below is an article, related to the height of Pitchers mound, from flat ground work, continuing to 10".

 

Very interesting reading, about the stress and findings. We've all been conditioned, to have Pitchers do flat ground work and mound work.

 

Pitchers Mound Height

 

This article, discusses a Baseball Pitching technique analysis.

 

3-Dimensional Analysis

Off topic a bit, but I'll bet very few people knew the actual height of a pitcher's mound is 10" and that it drops 1" every 1' towards the plate (drop doesn't start until 6" in front of rubber). I swear I've seen some high school mounds that are easily 16-18". All pro mounds used to be in 15" until lowered due to Bob Gibson (rumors were that St. Louis would often have their mound in the 17"+ range to make him even more imposing, as if that was really necessary.)

Off topic a bit, but I'll bet very few people knew the actual height of a pitcher's mound is 10" and that it drops 1/2" every 1' towards the plate (drop doesn't start until 6" in front of rubber). I swear I've seen some high school mounds that are easily 16-18". All pro mounds used to be in 15" until lowered due to Bob Gibson (rumors were that St. Louis would often have their mound in the 17"+ range to make him even more imposing, as if that was really necessary.)

Perhaps the difference is, that mound heights are 10" higher, than homeplate. I've seen some homeplates, which are elevated to help with drainage.

 

Here is a video, with an optional download for exercises, directly related to strengthening the shoulder and rotator cuff. This is a very good program.

 

Throwing Exercises

Interesting. Think how more severe the issue is when very few if any High School mounds have proper slope to plate. That 1" per foot equals a 10' landing slope toward home plate. See how many you thing have this covered. I always wanted kids to have a downward plane (or obtrusive plane if not tall in stature) to help with strike zone consistancy. But some of the mounds out there are horrible. Should be something checked by umpires just as the checking of the bats. If mound slope is proper and pitcher is getting a downward plane with landing knee flex this will eliminate much of the undue arm stress in High School and Youth League Pitchers.

Interesting. Think how more severe the issue is when very few if any High School mounds have proper slope to plate. That 1" per foot equals a 10' landing slope toward home plate. See how many you thing have this covered. I always wanted kids to have a downward plane (or obtrusive plane if not tall in stature) to help with strike zone consistency. But some of the mounds out there are horrible. Should be something checked by umpires just as the checking of the bats. If mound slope is proper and pitcher is getting a downward plane with landing knee flex this will eliminate much of the undue arm stress in High School and Youth League Pitchers.

Mounds need to be maintained, after each outing. Tamp back in the clay, in the stride and slope, plus at the pivot in front of the rubber.

 

I see to many youngsters, digging out at the rubber and create a hole, which in turn forces them to step out, when driving. 5-8 minutes after each game and a mound can be prepared, tamped, watered and ready for the next day.

Mounds need to be maintained, after each outing. Tamp back in the clay, in the stride and slope, plus at the pivot in front of the rubber.

 

I see to many youngsters, digging out at the rubber and create a hole, which in turn forces them to step out, when driving. 5-8 minutes after each game and a mound can be prepared, tamped, watered and ready for the next day.

 

One of biggest issues with the care of high school mounds is teams putting tarps over a dry mound after the game. By and large, the mound tarp is used to hold moisture IN to keep the clay compacted. It frustrates me to watch teams (including my son's h.s. team) rake powdery dirt into holes in the mound after a game, then cover it with a tarp without watering, and somehow think it'll be in great shape for the next game. :madman:

Is it a rule or guideline in HS baseball? Meaning, you see so many different heights, it is obvvious that no one is overseeing this. I have never witnessed an umpire verify mound height, yet it is my understanding that Major League Baseball requires that an umpire witnesses a mound measurement on the day of every game.

Is it a rule or guideline in HS baseball? Meaning, you see so many different heights, it is obvious that no one is overseeing this. I have never witnessed an umpire verify mound height, yet it is my understanding that Major League Baseball requires that an umpire witnesses a mound measurement on the day of every game.

Most Umpires, will verify equipment for both teams and then meet, for groundrules. I've never seen a HS Umpire measure a mound, which by the way is a maximum 10" higher than homeplate.

Maximum 10"? Am I the only one who now thinks that this the most violated rule in high school sports? Maybe I'm wrong, but most mounds that I have seen appear to be much higher then 10".

Maximum 10"? Am I the only one who now thinks that this the most violated rule in high school sports? Maybe I'm wrong, but most mounds that I have seen appear to be much higher then 10".

 

While I agree that it's probably violated by most schools. Keep in mind that it's 10" higher than home plate. A lot of home plates are crowned for proper drainage so while the mound looks a lot higher than 10" above home plate, it may be closer than some think...

Maximum 10"? Am I the only one who now thinks that this the most violated rule in high school sports? Maybe I'm wrong, but most mounds that I have seen appear to be much higher then 10".

The Pitcher must have some advantage, given the fact HP Umpires won't call a strike, 2"-3" off the plate anymore.

 

 

While I agree that it's probably violated by most schools. Keep in mind that it's 10" higher than home plate. A lot of home plates are crowned for proper drainage so while the mound looks a lot higher than 10" above home plate, it may be closer than some think...

Correct....:thumb:

While I agree that it's probably violated by most schools. Keep in mind that it's 10" higher than home plate. A lot of home plates are crowned for proper drainage so while the mound looks a lot higher than 10" above home plate, it may be closer than some think...

Maybe it's just an optical illusion, but I was shocked when Strike3 said 10".

Maybe it's just an optical illusion, but I was shocked when Strike3 said 10".

 

I think you're right, for the most part...

I think you're right, for the most part...

It's not easy, spreading out 6 tons of clay.

 

 

It's not easy, spreading out 6 tons of clay.

 

 

 

Wimp...