Baseball Pitching Drills

Pitcher Control Drill
Purpose
To help pitchers develop awareness of the strike zone.
Equipment:
Baseball field, baseball, bat, batting helmet
Procedure
* Pitchers and catchers stand at regulation distance from each other.
* The catcher stands behind home plate, and a batter stands in the batter’s box.
* The batter should [...]

Pitch Counts

These pitch count and recovery times were the opinions of 28 orthopedic surgeons and coaches. To determine these, USA Baseball Medical & Safety Advisory Committee commissioned the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, AL. ASMI sent surveys to 85 baseball experts consisting of orthopedic surgeons and coaches.
There was discussion about the definition of rest. [...]

Baseball Pitching Mechanics

This 4 step system is used primarily for mental imaging. Keep in mind that this system is from the windup.
Step 1:
To set up, both feet need to be in or around the middle of the rubber. What I mean by this is that your insteps should be on the rubber. At most you will want [...]

Baseball Pitching Tips

Lead Arm – From the Cocked Position to the Follow-Through
When the throwing arm arrives in the cocked position, the lead arm is bridged – the lead elbow is up at shoulder height and pointing toward home plate. Simultaneous with the turning of the hips and shoulders, the lead elbow is pulled down to the side [...]

Baseball Throwing Programs

Baseball pitcher throwing programs encompass several types of throwing activities for developing location, pitch movement, and arm strength. The five most common types of throwing done by youth baseball pitchers include:
Flat Ground Work – Basic type of catch from the same distance as mound. Excellent for learning to throw with perfect mechanics.
Long Toss – Extended [...]