TECHNIQUE: Let's discuss what you can do to enhance speed. Where does speed come from, outside of proper mechanics and sequencing? The downswing of the pitching arm, once the stride leg is planted. Remember that the downswing cannot generate any force until the stride-foot is down. It should be down by the time the pitching arm reaches one o'clock behind the pitcher. Then it should accelerate to the hip. Strong stride-foot plant. The stronger the stride-foot hits the ground,