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 more
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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 and
Understanding the College Baseball Recruiting Process
[h5]Why do pitchers who should play college baseball slip through the cracks?[/h5] [h5]What are the 3 Big Pitfalls to avoid in the college recruiting process?[/h5] If you have questions about the college
Pitching Principle # 3: Tempo
One of the things I tend to emphasize with my pitchers is the need for good tempo on the mound. And most of the time when I talk to them
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
7 Tips for Throwing a Better Changeup
A good changeup can be a pitcher’s best friend. Nothing frustrates a hitter more than a good changeup. As one of my coaches told me, hitters don’t like to look
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
The Long Toss Debate (Part II): The Benefits
In Part I of this series on long toss, we took a look at the broader debate: the Believers, the Naysayers, pros and cons... As promised, Parts II and III
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
16 Takeaways from the Cressey Performance Seminar
[h3]Congenital Laxity, Dinosaur Burgers, and "Poop Arm"[/h3] On Sunday, Oct. 28th (pre-Sandy, feels like a long time ago now), I was fortunate to attend the Cressey Performance Seminar at Eric Cressey’s
Off-Season Training for Pitchers: Part II
[h3]5 Steps for Maximizing Your Off-Season Pitching Workouts[/h3] In my last article on off-season pitching workouts I talked about how your off-season training can make or break your pitching career. Today