Practice with Purpose
Today’s video continues with the theme of making the most of your off-season!
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How Much Should You Pitch in the Winter?
In the past I’ve put together some general guidelines for how much you should practice pitching, but there are so many factors involved in creating an optimal and well-rounded training routine. For example in the winter, which is often the one true offseason for many pitchers who participate in games during the spring, summer, and fall, you don’t want to practice the same way you do during the rest of the year.
Read MoreWhy Do Some Pitchers Pitch with Mechanical Flaws in Games but not Practice?
A recent reader question reminded me to address this topic, which affects so many pitchers. In a past article, I discussed some tips for overcoming game-time nerves to help you pitch as well in games as in practice, However, many pitchers who DO NOT get nervous during games still struggle to match up their practice and game-time pitching mechanics. But why?
Read MoreHow Much Should You Practice Pitching?
An EXTREMELY common question I hear from parents of new young pitchers is, “How often should my daughter pitch? How many pitches should she throw?” You may have started noticing a pattern in my answers to these types of questions: there is no “right answer” or solid number I can give you that works for everyone. There are, however, guidelines you should take into account, and that’s what we’re going to discuss today.
Read MorePractice vs. Warm Up: Is there a difference?
Is there a difference between practicing and warming up? Do you warm up the same way that you practice and do you practice the same way you warm up?
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