Posts by Carly
Shifting Focus in the Fall
If you’re going through each year without changing your pitching routine, it’s time to reconsider your strategy. Each season—spring, summer, fall, and winter—is different, and accordingly, each should have it’s own goals.
Read MoreQuick Tip: Indoor “Distance” Drills
The weather has been beautiful here in Pittsburgh, and I’m hoping it will hold out for a while yet so my girls can continue practicing outdoors as much as possible! But regardless, the post-work daylight hours are getting shorter, many people struggle with changing field use permissions in the fall, and it’s going to get chilly eventually.
Read MoreThe “Beat Your Streak” Game
Although we receive a ton of questions on a wide variety of topics, 90% of them are “How do I fix ____.” No matter what is giving you trouble, you can use this game to fix ANY problem!
Read MoreAre you hurting your progress by cheating at your drills?
This general concept is true of any pitching drill, but I want to focus specifically on arm isolation drills today. For those just learning to pitch, and those who are trying to switch to forearm fire style from something else, arm isolation drills are very important for learning the correct arm whip. However, it’s very easy to cheat at these drills—so easy, in fact, that you may be cheating without even realizing it! Are you unknowingly hurting your development?
Read MoreHow Should Your Fastball Spin?
If this isn’t the number one question we receive via email and comments, it’s definitely at least in the top three. However, it’s not the question you should be asking. What you want to know is: how much should you CARE how your fastball is spinning?
Read MoreThe 3-Step Speed Plan
Have you been working hard at improving your mechanics, but growing frustrated by not gaining as much speed as you’d like to? This plan is for you.
Read MoreReader question: does illegal pitching really matter?
This question comes from Michelle:
Read MoreI am watching the USA play in the World Cup today. When watching the Canadian and US pitchers, I noticed that their drag foot is not touching the ground. It is really noticeable in the slow-mo replays. Why is no one commenting on this? The pitcher even goes back and covers her track each time…which is funny to me. Do they stop worrying past HS, College, or does it really matter?
Do you arch your back when you pitch?
If you find yourself hitting your hip or the front of your body with your arm when you pitch, frequently pitch inside without meaning to, or are experiencing some back pain, listen up!
Read MoreMore on Change Up Trouble
My daughter still leans forward while throwing the flip. She also uses her arm too much, instead of her wrist, I believe. Any advice on how to stop this? Thanks!
This question comes from Liz, and I think a lot of people are affected by these issues. Read on for the answers!
Read MoreThe Difference Between Real Age and Developmental Age
I had a surprising first lesson with an 8-year-old recently…
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