When it comes to pitching lessons, you get out what you put in. But putting in your all can be hard sometimes. That’s why we have some tips to help you learn how to really take advantage of lessons and instruction. Tips for Getting the Most Out of Pitching Lessons Getting the most out of
High School Pitching Tips for Strength
Many high school pitching athletes wonder how they can increase strength and pitching velocity. Strength is certainly important for pitching. However, we stress the role of foundation fitness to build upon as you increase your functional strength. Why is Strength Important for High School Pitching? Strength is essential for pitching, as it helps pitchers provide
High School Pitching & Weighted Baseball Training
High school pitching athletes are constantly looking for ways to improve performance. If you want to play college or pro ball, you might want to boost velocity. Many look to weighted baseball training programs to help increase pitching velocity and strength. However, there are some important points to keep in mind before you start using
Youth Pitching Questions: Should Pitchers Ice Their Arms?
Many youth pitching coaches teach their players to ice their arms after a game. However, this might not actually help with healing and recovery. It’s a common misconception that ice can help pitchers heal faster or more effectively. However, research doesn’t really support this claim. So, let’s discuss why ice might not be a good
Using Pitching Velocity Effectively for Strikes
Improving pitching velocity is important, but equally important is using that velocity to your advantage. After all, a pitcher’s job is to get hitters out. Therefore, it’s important to learn and use strategies that can help increase the number of strikes you throw. Understanding effective velocity may help with this. In this article, we’ll go
Encouraging Proper Nutrition in Youth Pitching
Part of helping youth pitching athletes become better pitchers is helping them with the fundamentals. Nutrition is one important fundamental for not only pitching performance, but also overall health. Why is Nutrition So Important for Youth Pitching Athletes? Why is it so important for kids, and particularly athletes, to prioritize nutrition? Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
Pitching Lessons: Release Point Height & Distance
Have your previous pitching lessons included instruction to stay tall and get your hand up as high as possible during release? This is a common thing coaches teach to pitchers. However, it may not be the most efficient or effective strategy. When talking about release point height, we also need to discuss release distance. Increasing
Strategies for Reducing Youth Pitching Fatigue
Youth pitching fatigue is a serious problem. Fatigue at any age or skill level can have harmful effects on a pitcher. That’s why it’s so important for coaches and parents to help their young players recognize fatigue and know the risks. Unfortunately, many people aren’t aware of the problems that pitching while fatigued can cause.
Does Stride Affect Pitching Velocity?
For many players, early trunk rotation or over rotation can reduce pitching velocity. A common misconception is that “striding straight” will help reduce the risk of early trunk rotation. However, is this true? Our research suggests this piece of advice might not be accurate. Is Pitching Velocity Affected by Stride Direction into Foot Strike? You
Pitching Instruction: Landing Foot Strike
Should pitchers land on the ball of their foot or on the heel when landing foot strike? A lot of outdated advice says players should land on the toe or the ball of their foot. However, this may not offer many advantages to the player. Instead, players may benefit from pitching instruction that focuses on
