Proprioception and the Release Point: The Kinetic Chain's Grand Finale Proprioception is the finely tuned sensory system that allows a pitcher to "feel" and consistently achieve the optimal release point, which is the crucial step in effectively transferring energy generated through the kinetic chain to the ball. The release point is presented as the final and critical stage of the kinetic chain, where the energy generated throughout the body is transferred to the ball. A proper release, guided