Posts by Phil
Command is Located in the Throw Zone
In today’s video, I’ll be discussing what you need to focus on in order to gain greater command of your pitches.
Read MoreWhen Should You Start Doing Power Drills?
In today’s video, I explain why it’s never too early to start focusing on power.
Read MorePitching Is Not All About Speed
In today’s video, I explain why you need more than just speed to be a successful pitcher, and how you can pitch very successfully even if you’re not as fast as some of your competition.
Read MoreBecoming More Aggressive Without Compromising your Pitching Mechanics
In order to achieve maximum pitching velocity, it’s important to push as hard as you can off the pitching rubber and get the most out of your stride. However, if doing so messes up your posture and timing, you will actually lose speed. Watch the video to learn how to be aggressive without sacrificing your pitching mechanics.
Read MoreHow to Read a Hitter as a Catcher, Part 2
How to Read a Batter as a Catcher
Continuing my catching series, today’s video discusses how you as a catcher can determine where to set up for pitch location by taking a look at the batter’s stance, setup, body type, and other factors.
Read MoreHow a Catcher Can Make a Pitcher More Effective
In today’s video Coach Jill and I are going to talk a little about catcher framing. Subtle framing can make a huge difference in the number of strike calls you get from an umpire, but if you’re too dramatic with your framing, you can actually take away strike calls. More in the video!
Read MoreThe One Thing That Will Make Every Good Pitcher Better
What is the one thing a pitcher can possess that can instantly make her 10 to 15 percent better? Read on.
Read MoreCatchers Think, Pitchers Execute
Today’s video discusses the pitcher-catcher relationship, and how important it is for catchers to be able to control some or all of the thought process of getting batters out so that the pitchers can focus only on executing pitches.
Read MoreChanging Planes and Speed
Check out today’s video to learn about maximizing your effectiveness as a windmill pitcher by incorporating pitches that change planes and speed!
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