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Pitching Tips: Fundamentals

2012-09-12T22:13:47-04:00

In working with young pitchers, the fundamentals of pitching are key. Make clear that good pitching takes good practice. Pitching fundamental skills won't develop by just pitching a baseball, but pitchers can learn by throwing at a target, facing a...

Pitching Tips: How To Throw Harder

2012-09-03T17:13:46-04:00

To become an effective pitcher you need a lot of different qualities. Throwing hard is one of those qualities. And although throwing hard is far from the most important, it is important enough to mention as well as a popular...

Pitching Tips: Grip

2012-08-29T21:34:37-04:00

A proper grip is one aspect of pitching that is often overlooked by pitchers and baseball coaches. Yet the quality of your pitching grip will help determine the level of your control. The better your baseball pitching grip, the more...

Pitching Tips: How To Throw Harder

2012-08-27T22:48:53-04:00

Pitching Tips: Arm Care

2012-08-24T20:28:38-04:00

For youth pitchers ages 8, 9 10 and 11, many parents and coaches want to know what is the appropriate arm care method after competitive pitching, and does it matter whether the arm is aching or not? What is best...

Pitching Grips: Slurve

2012-08-20T21:52:16-04:00

Being able to throw multiple pitches with good command is a good goal for any pitcher to have. Almost every advanced pitcher can throw some sort of breaking pitch, whether it be a curveball, slider, or a slurve. In this...

Pitching Drills: Towel Drill

2012-08-17T20:58:56-04:00

A lot of older pitchers may have heard of or seen some of their teammates performing baseball pitching drills with a towel. If you don't know what the purpose of the towel drill is, or how to apply it in...