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

Find Your Pitching “RESET” Button

Ah, back at it... another "Mental Side of Pitching" tip for you today... This weekend I went back to school... Well, not literally... I attended the annual World Baseball Coaches Convention (along with

Why Pitchers Don’t Make Progress

So in my last email about learning by "copying" the pros, I left some things unsaid... Over the weekend I had a chance to catch up with a fellow baseball coach. He'd

28 Ways Pitching Prepares You for Life

Little bit of a different post today... At the end of the long season, it's always a good idea to take a step back and look at the big picture.

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

5 Ways a Good Curveball Can Make You a Better Pitcher

Everybody wants to throw hard, and don’t get me wrong, velocity is great. But if you really want to be a top pitcher and get to that next level, keeping

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 focus

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

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.