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New Pitching Sites

2009-07-14T16:56:04-04:00

Just launched five new pitching sites for the summer that I wanted to share with you in today's post. Baseball pitching aids on BaseballPitchingAids.com Fastest pitch ever on FastestPitchEver.com Pitching instruction on PitchingInstruction.com Pitching tips on PitchingTips.com Youth pitching on...

Baseball Pitching: It's A Numbers Game

2009-06-19T10:32:00-04:00

As baseball pitchers, statistics are an important part of our work. Statistics can provide a base for which a lot of assumptions can be made. In the Chicago Cubs organization where I played, managers, catchers and pitchers used statistics of...

How Pitchers Can Use Batting Practice To Develop A Pitching Strategy On Game Day

2009-06-18T10:18:00-04:00

Batting practice can be an invaluable pitching tool and used to evaluate opposing hitters and formulate a pitching strategy. I used to use pitching charts because it made it easier to record the information. I also recommend that the starting...

How Pitchers Can Easily Improve Control

2009-06-17T10:05:00-04:00

I want to address the physical side of a pitcher's ability to improve control and throw strikes more consistently. And it starts with form. As a pitcher, you must strive to be as consistent as possible in throwing each pitch...

Proper Pitching Mechanics And Techniques

2009-06-16T10:04:01-04:00

To aid baseball pitching coaches or pitching instructors in organizing their pitching instruction more effectively, here is a checklist of important techniques to stress when teaching proper pitching mechanics, form and delivery. 1. The pitcher should throw all of his...

How To Throw A Change Up

2009-06-05T17:33:33-04:00

When throwing a change up, you are thinking fastball all the way. You want your arm action to look exactly like you are throwing a high-powered fastball, because that's what fools the hitter. He sees your arm whipping through, there,...

Have A Mirror? Here's A Simple Baseball Pitching Drill

2009-06-04T15:07:48-04:00

If you're a youth baseball parent or coach, the following drill can be a useful tool in helping your young pitcher(s) develop a "feel" for his mechanics. Pitchers can get in front of a full length mirror and practice their...

If You Pitch, Don't Do This

2009-05-28T12:44:09-04:00

Not only can you hurt yourself by accidentally tweaking your shoulder or elbow, but you look like a butt. Remember, baseball is a team sport. Don't do things like show frustration or act unprofessional, which takes the focus off of...

Pitching Training: 3 Reasons Why You Need A Baseball Training Partner

2009-05-26T09:40:22-04:00

Almost every successful baseball pitcher has or had a training partner early on in their development to throw with, to work out with, to train with. For many pitchers, it's a dad. But it can also be a friend, a...

Pitching Drills For Little League

2009-05-23T17:52:46-04:00

The following baseball pitching drills are for little league baseball pitchers. Follow Through Drill For Little League It's used to follow through properly, and effectively. Stand in front of a chair with your stride foot in proper landing position. Place...