Getting Over & Around The Front Leg/Hip
So this is something I see a lot... Pitchers and coaches using perfectly good drills... but performing them in a way that only further ingrains bad habits. Making the pitcher stiff, overly linear,
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Create Your Own Velocity Program: Step Two
Okay, so let’s pick up where we left off… Step TWO in my no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to building your personal “velocity program.” So in Step ONE, we addressed the importance of getting
How to Create Your Own Velocity Program
I get asked this question a lot. Looking through my email inbox, seems everyone (pitchers, parents, coaches) wants to know the secrets to increasing velocity. “How do I help my pitcher,
Coaching Youth Pitchers: Installment One
Okay, so this post kicks off what will likely become quite a lengthy series on tips for Coaching Youth Pitchers... And keep in mind, while much of this information will be
Tips for Learning to Lead with Loaded Hips
So in my post not long ago about Masahiro Tanaka's loaded hips, I mentioned a follow-up Video Lesson I would be putting together for you... this is that post. As a
Curveball Training and Your Central Nervous System
When it comes to learning to throw a good Curveball, one of the things guys struggle with is getting comfortable throwing the ball with the right hand and wrist position.
Motion Analysis for Fixing Mechanical Flaws
Okay, so in my last post I discussed what I consider some misrepresentations out there when it comes to coaches selling parents and pitchers on the importance of "good pitching
Pitching Mechanics: Taking a look at hand break
Today I want to talk about one specific aspect of the pitching motion that I think gets more attention than it deserves. In general, I think it’s easy for well-meaning
Pitching Mechanics: Tips for Loading the Hips
Did you see this article? Little League Mechanics vs. Major League Mechanics In it I talked about one of the big mechanical flaws you frequently see with young pitchers: Opening
Little League Mechanics vs. Major League Mechanics
Are little league pitching mechanics the same as major league mechanics? In a previous post, I wrote about teaching pitching mechanics to Little League pitchers, and how I recommend taking a
The Most Common Pitching Arm Action Problem
Okay, in today’s article I’m going to talk about one of the most common arm action issues I see with amateur pitchers: Swinging the arm up early. I believe a big
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”