Mental Game of Pitching (Part 2): Train Your Brain

Understanding the power of Neuroplasticity They say 90% of the game is mental. Few would argue with the role your mental approach has in your success as a pitcher (and pretty...

The Mental Game of Pitching (Part I)

Developing a Winning Pitcher’s Mindset Ask players and coaches about the importance of a good mental approach, and most will agree it plays a huge role in a player’s success....

Chris Archer on Finding Pitching Success

[h5]Have you seen Chris Archer pitch yet?[/h5] I know I just wrote about him in my last post where we looked at his delivery (unusually slow and deliberate for such a hard...

Should Pitchers Distance Run? Yes and No…

When I was coming up as a young pitcher, it was pretty well accepted that pitchers should run long distance. So in college and in the minors we ran poles, poles and more...

Power Yoga for Pitchers – Gwen Lawrence Interview

In previous articles, I’ve written about the importance of good mobility and stability in your pitching delivery. But one thing I haven’t mentioned before is that late in my...

Navy SEAL Lessons for Pitchers

[h5]Interview with former US Navy SEAL, Brad McLeod[/h5] So in my last article I talked all about the mental game of pitching, specifically things you can do to improve your...

5 Steps for Creating Your Own Momentum

In my last post, Pitching Principle #2: Momentum, I talked about the power of momentum and how you can use it to your advantage. And one of the great things about pitching is...

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...

Visualization for Success on the Mound

One of the things I love about coaching and training pitchers is the variety of challenges it brings. Every pitcher is unique, each presenting with their own set of issues....

How to Stay Motivated: Know Your “Why”

So it’s a new year, and hopefully you’ve taken some time to assess and set some good goals for the year ahead. If you haven’t yet, do it now –...

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...