Can You Gain Velocity During the Season?
[h5]There’s a saying that real gains are made in the off-season...[/h5] And generally speaking, this is true. 9 times out 10, the off-season represents the best opportunity to work on your
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Pitching Principle #1: Balance
You often hear pitching coaches talk to young pitchers about the importance of having good balance. And I completely agree… but not in the typical “get to a balance point”
Deliberate Practice: Talent is Overrated
What separates great pitchers and world class performers from everyone else? Is it raw talent? God-given ability? Are some people just destined for greatness? When it comes to athletic achievement, there’s no
Why a Longer Stride Isn’t Always the Answer
image source: (Bill Mitchell/Four Seam Images) Audio of the full interview:Nick Struck Interview [h4]An Interview with Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year Nick Struck[/h4] Earlier this month I came across an article
5 Lessons from Barry Zito’s Game 5 Pitching Performance
One of the things I love about playoff baseball is getting to see great pitching and guys rising to the occasion on the biggest stage possible. If you didn’t get
Location, Location, Location: The Importance of Commanding Your Fastball
In my last article we looked at pitch grips, the importance of keeping hitters off-balance, and how many pitches you really need. Today I want to take a closer look
Pitch Grips: How Many Pitches Do You Really Need?
It seems like every kid I work with wants me to teach them how to throw a curveball. And once we establish fundamentals, develop sound mechanics, command of the fastball,