Posts by Phil
Staying on the Field and Off the Injury List
After a long cold winter, in your rush to be on the field, don’t forget to prepare your body to stay on the field.
Read MorePre-motion Don’ts
In today’s video I tell you how to avoid letting your pre-motion mess up the rest of your pitch.
Read MoreThe Physics of Front Side Resistance
In today’s video, I continue the explanation of front side resistance from Carly’s last few posts and discuss the effect it has on your pitching velocity.
Read MoreSet your Body Before you Pitch
In today’s video I talk about the importance of taking your time and ensuring you start yourself off in a good position.
Read MoreBalance and Timing
In today’s video, I talk about balance and timing in the windmill pitch.
Read MoreTransitioning to Forearm Fire
In today’s video, I discuss where to start if you’re trying to transition to forearm fire (arm whip) from another pitching style, or if you’ve been attempting forearm fire from the beginning and just can’t seem to get a feel for it.
Read MoreLift vs. Extension in the Change Up
In today’s video I discuss a very common issue that many pitchers have with their change-ups.
Read MoreRotation in Windmill Pitching
A follow up to Joe’s last video about the involvement of rotational movement in the windmill pitch. This is an important concept to understand!
Read MoreBack to basics in the offseason with reach, track, fire
If you felt like you weren’t at your best at the end of the fall season, take a look at today’s video to find out how to get back on track this off-season!
Read MoreHand Action Series: Part 1
Today I begin a 5-part series of posts that focus on the importance of the wrist, hand and fingers in the delivery of the pitch. If you are looking for speed, “bite,” and command in your fastball and movement pitches take a look here and stay tuned for future posts on this topic.
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