At National Pitching Association, we’re dedicated to helping young athletes achieve their baseball dreams. Julian Harris has been a member of the NPA family for a few years now, honing his skills through targeted coaching provided by myself and other members of our team. Through this guidance, Julian has developed a strong foundation in pitching
Pitching Lessons: Pitch Grip Basics for Youth Players
There are many pitching lessons young players need to learn. Knowing the basics allows players to have building blocks they can use later as they learn and grow. One thing that is really important for young players is to learn how to properly grip a baseball. You might be surprised, but a lot of players
Youth Pitching: Improving Timing for Success
Timing is an essential mechanical variable for pitchers. Youth pitching athletes need to hone their timing and make sure it is fast enough for performance. There are many ways to improve timing through lessons and practice. In this article, we’ll discuss pitching timing and some key things to know. For a comprehensive program for your
Torque – 80% of Pitching Velocity
Many players want to improve their pitching velocity. There are a lot of things you can do to work toward increased velocity. However, it’s important to understand where the most velocity comes from: torque. About 80% of pitching velocity comes from torque, while the other 20% comes from the stack and track movement. Using torque
Pitching Lessons to Create a Good Energy Angle
There are many key parts of good pitching delivery. One important part is creating a good energy angle from first movement to maximum leg lift. Decades of research indicate that energy angle is essential for forward momentum. Players can improve their energy angle through pitching lessons from our experts for better mechanics. If your player
Why Pitching Lessons Teach Functional Strength Training
Pitching lessons help pitchers of all ages improve and learn important fundamentals to take them throughout their careers. One thing our program focuses on is functional strength specifically for pitchers. You might be wondering why this is. Read on to learn why we prioritize functional strength for pitchers of all skill levels. Why Our Pitching
Why Get Youth Pitching Instruction?
If you’re a parent of a youth pitching athlete, of course you want to be supportive. Everyone wants the best for their kids. Most parents would do anything to help their kids grow and foster their talent. That’s why many parents come to us and ask whether it’s time to get their child pitching lessons
Pitching Instruction: Why Warming Up is Essential
Pitching instruction from our team uses science to help pitchers of all levels improve their health and performance. One important aspect of our program for pitchers is learning how to warm up your body before pitching. In this article, we’ll explain why warming up is important for baseball pitchers. Why Our Pitching Instruction Includes Warm
Youth Pitching & Pitch Counts
Arm health is important for all pitchers, particularly for youth pitching athletes who are continuing to grow and develop. This is why pitch counts are important. Coaches, athletes, and parents should all know and implement recommended pitch counts for players. This can help reduce stress on arms and keep health as priority number one for
Pitching Instruction for Better Timing
Pitching instruction can focus on many different aspects of pitching to help you become a better player. One of the most important mechanical variables to address to improve pitching performance is timing. Timing is how long it takes for you to go from initial movement to foot strike. Training for your ideal timing can have
