Pelvis positioning during the linear move is amply important in comparison to rib cage posture & works in unison with the mid sections alignment importance. In order to find the “stack” & initiate rotation correctly during the phases, the pelvis must be in & move through the correct positioning & posture. In order for the hips & pelvis to function properly the pelvis needs to be set in neutral in order for rotation to occur cleanly without restriction due to early extension. If the pelvis is rotated forward & setting the positioning of anterior tilt, the obliques, hamstrings, QLs (Quadratus Lumborum) will be set in an already extended & stretched position as well as pieces of the frontal chain (quads, hip flexors). This causes difficulty for the pelvis to rotate & forces the rib cage to flare away from the spine, also prohibiting upper half rotation (common link to low back pain). If the rib cage & pelvis are both dumped in opposite directions, extension will be too deeply biased to create real rotation around the spine. Timing matters. Extension is necessary during the final parts of the throw for most power output athletes. It needs to occur, but not too early. Anterior tilt is eventually used, but if used too early the rotational quality will be lacking. Rotation into extension is what we are looking for, for example post FFS or pelvic clear. Where the throw starts matters. Typically a more neutral set pelvis will be a more efficient way to find posterior pelvis tilt upon leg lift. Conte serves as a great example here. His initial leg lift guides his pelvis into the posterior position. It allows him to then take that posture & drop straight down, allowing gravity to win as it brings him down the slope. With the pelvis in a more neutral or posteriorly rotated position it not only allows more access to load into the right glute but also provides more access to IR by allowing easier function from ER. This move sets up real counter rotation, meaning the pelvis is actually in position to be rotated into foot strike then stopped to set up the upper half spine to launch. Conte also exemplifies how side bending aids in this pelvic turn. - @feole_21