Fixing Velocity Leaks in Your Pitching Motion
As pitchers shift from Off-Season training mode to In-Season pitching mode, it’s generally a good idea to shift the focus away from mechanics, and spend more time...
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fastball command
What I Learned From My “JERK” Teammate
AHhh… spring is in the air, the MLB season is officially underway, and I’ve got the soundtrack from “The Natural” pumping in the background…...
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 the thrill (and...
Missing High? Look to Your Front Side
I’ve talked before about how when it comes to throwing strikes, one of things that can get you into trouble is thinking too much about your mechanics (for more on that read...
One Quick & Easy Trick to Elevate Your Fastball
[h4]Get bigger with your stride to throw high…[/h4] We all know the importance of commanding your fastball down in the zone, and many (myself included) will recommend...
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...
Get More Movement on Your 2-Seam Fastball
Being a good pitcher is about much more than just throwing hard. Velocity definitely helps, but as I’ve mentioned before, having command and locating your pitches can be even...
39 Lessons for Little League Pitchers
Youth baseball has changed a lot over the years, and it seems things are moving more and more towards professionalism every day. With the rise of travel ball, big showcases...
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...
What Playing Basketball Can Teach You about Pitching
This summer I was sitting outside watching my two year old play in our front yard. She’d given me one of her toys to hold, a little plastic animal, and noticing her bucket...
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]...