Curveball Tip: Two Birds, One Stone…
One of the great things about a good curveball is that it's not only an effective breaking ball, but it can also be a great change of speed. And Warren
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Another Way a Curveball Can Make Your Fastball Faster… the Eephus!
So this post is a little tongue in cheek... but if you haven't seen this video yet, you have to check it out. A friend of mine always used to joke
How Do You Develop a New Pitch?
So I’ve been spending a lot of time recently on a new project, and I’m excited to say it’s finally getting close to being ready for release. I’ll never know
Doug Fister Shows How to Throw a Big League Curveball
Gotta love watching good pitching. And if you've been watching playoff baseball this year one of the things that stands out is just how many guys are throwing really good
3 Musts for Throwing a 12-6 Curveball
So since my recent posts on the benefits of a good curveball, I've been getting a ton of questions from guys looking for coaching tips on how to throw a
5 Ways a Good Curveball Can Make You a Better Pitcher
Everybody wants to throw hard, and don’t get me wrong, velocity is great. But if you really want to be a top pitcher and get to that next level, keeping
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
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”
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,