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...

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 on base. If you missed...

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 level. The...

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 2 hit shutout. Have...

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...

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]...

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...

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...