Pitching Basics
Hip & Shoulder Rotation
Today we are going over the topic of hip & shoulder rotation. Many coaches will tell you that the only way you can get power is by closing the hips and shoulders during delivery, but is that really true? Is there an amount of hip & shoulder rotation that is good? Learn all about it…
Read MoreCorrect Wrist Snap
Lately I have noticed a a wrist snap issue that frequently occurs in pitchers who also happen to through flip changes and/or peel drops. Learn about what the correct wrist snap should look like in this video!
Read MoreStaying Back vs. Chin Up
Today I will be talking about a really common issue that I see in a lot of pitchers. It has to do with tricking your brain into thinking you are staying back over the back foot when you really aren’t! Check out today’s video to see what I am referring to!
Read MoreLoad Adjustments
A good load is a huge contributor to explosiveness off the rubber, which as we know is one of the main contributors to power. Check out today’s video to see if you are loading correctly, and if you’re not, how you can make some little adjustments to make sure you are!
Read MoreFront Side Resistance
Today, Coach Phil is going over the importance of front side resistance and how it relates to pitching speed and command. But front side resistance isn’t just important in pitching, it is crucial in many other athletic movements as well. For exclusive drills, pitch instruction and a lot more, make sure you check out our…
Read MoreThe Slide Step
Finding a good pre-motion can be an important component of feeling loose and relaxed throughout your pitch! I am always surprised to hear how many people have not heard of “the slide step” so I wanted to go over it today! What it is and how (when done correctly) it can help your pitcher feel…
Read MoreOpening Too Much
We all know by now that you don’t want to be completely closed (slamming the hips/shoulders shut so they are facing the catcher) during delivery. But did you know that you also don’t want to open TOO much? Today I’m going over an issue that I’ve been seeing more and more in pitchers that can…
Read MorePracticing while injured
Today I am going over a few different ways that you can safely practice while dealing with an injury! There are many ways that you can keep your skills and mechanics sharp while injured, but always make sure you clear these ideas with your doctor first!
Read MoreDelivering With A Locked Elbow
In today’s video, I’m going over why it’s so important to make sure you have a slight relaxed bend in the elbow throughout your arm circle!
Read MoreGlove hand finishing too soon
Today I’m going to be discussing one of the lesser known/talked about issues with the glove hand. We all know about glove hand waving too far to the side or coming off the power line, but did you know that glove hand coming down too early can be a huge issue? Check out the video…
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