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 working on things
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How to Be Quick to the Plate without a Slide Step
Okay, so in my last post I discussed some of the reasons why I'm not a big fan of young pitchers being forced to use the slide step with runners
Controlling the Running Game: Should Pitchers Slide Step
One of the biggest challenges that a young pitchers faces comes when they have to make that jump from the Little League mound to the big mound at the next
The Mysterious Case of Chris Archer’s Stride
So I happened to catch some of a Rays/Yankees game a couple weeks ago, and it was my first glimpse of a rising young star... Chris Archer. He pitched a
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 throwing roughly 80% of
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
More Pitching Drills I Don’t Like: The Towel Drill
The Towel Drill: A great drill for killing rotational power I almost included the towel drill in my list of least favorite pitching drills, but decided this one needed it's own
The Pitcher’s Stride: Does a Short Stride Hurt Velocity?
It’s pretty well accepted that a long stride helps you maximize power in your delivery, resulting in greater velocity. That’s partly why I’m a big believer in the importance creating