Four Basic Steps

Four Basic Steps

This drill teaches pitchers the basic mechanical checkpoints of a proper throwing motion, one position at a time. Equipment: bucket of balls — Batting T Do not use a glove as it just gets in the way at first. Line pitchers up 4-5 in a row and mirror them. Setup:...
Leg up Leg Down

Leg up Leg Down

Teaches pitchers to sync their stride and arm-back position so timing and muscle memory develop together. Equipment: bucket of balls 1. Have the pitcher start with feet parallel at shoulder-width apart and knees bent. 2. Pitch from the stretch so… Read More...
Pick up a something  after the throw

Pick up a something after the throw

This drill teaches pitchers to activate large back muscles by bending deeply through their throwing motion. Equipment: bucket of balls 1. Have each pitcher start with no ball and go through their mechanics, finishing the throw. 2. At the end… Read More...
Superman

Superman

Teaches pitchers to engage their back muscles through a full follow-through by holding a "superman" finish after every throw. 1. Have the pitcher throw the ball from the stretch, step toward the plate, and then hold at the end after… Read More...
Pitch Location and Tempo

Pitch Location and Tempo

This drill teaches pitchers and catchers to work together on pitch location and tempo — keeping the catcher set up at the corners so the glove barely moves when the pitch is on target. Equipment: Bucket of balls, pitching plate,… Read More...
A Good Pitching Drill

A Good Pitching Drill

Well last practice I ran a drill that I saw online and then in the game our pitcher who did the drill had a good outing. So what's the drill you ask? You hold a ball in front of the… Read More...
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