The Knee Drive Drill
Today I’m demonstrating a power drill that can help your pitcher with hip stabilization and glute activation. This will help her get a stronger push off the rubber
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The Slow Reach Drill
Today I’m bringing you the first of 2 new drills that will help your pitcher work on the “reach” part of the pitch. This is great for girls who are having a problem with pre-tracking and pulling into power K too soon, which can create problems with posture and the arm path
Read MoreDrills You Might Want To Reconsider…
In today’s video, I’m talking about something that will probably get me criticized by some! But that’s okay, my goal is to provide pitchers with optimal mechanics to the best of my knowledge so they have the tools to become the best they can be. So today I am showing you 2 drills that I…
Read MorePitching Problems Part 1: The 5 Most Common Mechanical Issues
Since I began offering online pitching lessons, I’ve been interacting with parents and players who come to me seeking different things: some to learn basics, some want to improve, many want to “fix” different pitching problems. Some come to me from previous pitching coaches while some have pitched for years and are just looking for…
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Careful With “Target” Drills
One of the most common drills I see coaches doing with their students (or drills that students choose to do on their own) is the target drill. I’ve seen this done several different ways; some coaches will put a ball on a tee and have their girls try to hit it. Others will get a…
Read MoreBe Self Aware
As pitching coaches, you might think our only job is to teach you proper mechanics and then send you on your way. This is not true. In fact I don’t think it’s even our primary job. Our most important job in fact, is to make you your own best teacher. What does that mean? It…
Read MoreElbow Position for Correct Spin
In this video, I talk about the importance proper elbow position during forearm fire in order to achieve the correct spin
Read MoreThe Importance of Drills
In this video, I talk about how each individual drill relates to the whole pitching motion.
Read MoreConsistency vs. Predictability
It’s important to be very consistent as a pitcher without being too predictable. Learn what drills I do with my pitchers to develop consistency in this week’s video!
Read MoreHow to Incorporate Power Drills
Today’s video answers a question from reader Shelley about how and when to incorporate power drills into pitching practice.
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