Oct '25 (edited) • 🏏 The Cage
🩻 Rib Cage vs Pelvis Relationship – Why It Matters for Hitters 🩻
Most hitters have no clue how much their rib cage and pelvis positioning impact their swing.
This picture shows two drastically different setups;
✅ one that creates power and stability
❌ one that kills it instantly
⚙️ What You’re Seeing:
- Left Side (✅) – Neutral rib cage + pelvis alignment→ The core is stacked, pressure is balanced, and the diaphragm + pelvic floor are working together.→ This gives hitters 360° pressure, better control of their middle, and a more stable base to rotate from.
- Right Side (❌) – Rib flare + anterior pelvic tilt→ The ribs lift, the pelvis dumps forward, and the connection between the two is “cut.”→ The athlete loses intra-abdominal pressure, leaks stability, and ends up rotating from their lower back instead of their middle.
💥 Why It Matters in Hitting:
When your rib cage and pelvis are stacked:
- You move more efficiently through your swing
- You stay connected through the middle (no power leaks)
- You can breathe and brace properly
- You maintain consistent posture throughout your move forward and rotation
When they’re not:
- You’ll fight posture changes
- Lose direction and control through contact
- Leak force instead of transferring it into the barrel
🧩 Hitter Cue:
“Ribs down, pelvis under.”
Stack the middle. Create pressure. Rotate with intent.
💬 Question for the Tribe:
When you set up in your stance, do you feel your ribs flared up or down?
Drop a 🟢 for stacked and controlled or 🔴 for flared and disconnected.
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🩻 Rib Cage vs Pelvis Relationship – Why It Matters for Hitters 🩻
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