Posts Tagged ‘command’
Speed & Command: The Importance of the Throw Zone
In today’s video post, Coach Phil elaborates further on the importance of establishing and maintaining a solid throw zone, particularly when it comes to achieving maximum speed and command
Read MoreWhy Won’t The Ball Go Where I Want It To Go?
Before each of my pitching lessons (especially when we meet for the very first time), I ask my students what they struggle with the most. Other than wanting to throw harder (which I gave my opinion on in last week’s post) the most common response I get goes something like this: “When I throw my…
Read MoreConsistency Part 1
In this video, I talk about consistency and commanding the strike zone. This is something that separates the good pitchers from the outstanding pitchers.
Read MoreAttacking the Strike Zone
Softball playoffs are on TV! How are the top pitchers in the country performing? More in the video.
Read MoreSpeed loss: are you fighting gravity when you pitch?
Do you feel like you’re not getting the right amount of speed for the effort you’re putting into each pitch, and/or do you tend to miss high a lot? I’ve seen a number of new students lately, and noticed that most who are struggling with these issues have something in common: they release against gravity.
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