SearchArchives for: June 2007How to throw a curve ball (with video)30th June 2007 Every baseball instructor and coach teaches the curve ball differently. Heres pitching video how Mark McDonnell of AllStar Dugout teaches it. How To Throw A Curve Ball Video When to teach a curve ball? Generally speaking, I believe a pitcher...
border… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball The art of the left-handed pickoff move30th June 2007 Its not a balk if the ump doesnt call it.......
This article is courtesy of StevenEllis.comSchedule of Games for JBLN, May 20 | Message from JBLN Commissioner | How to improve pitching velocity more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball How to improve pitching velocity27th June 2007 So you want to improve pitching velocity? Perhaps the most important way to do that is to throw with proper throwing mechanics. To me good mechanics are efficient and repeatable. If you are pitching at 85% efficiency, increasing your efficiency...
bor… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball What scouts look for in high school and college pitchers25th June 2007 Its summer, which means pro tryout camps are just getting underway. But not all pitchers are evaluated the same way. Baseball scouts will be looking for different things if they are observing a high school pitcher verses a college pitcher....
This a… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball How pitchers should field their position24th June 2007 This article was written by Bob Byrd of Baseball Excellence and first appeared in his newsletter, Tip of the Week. Pitchers must become proficient at fielding their position. PITCHERS FIELDING PRACTICE is a very important part of pre-season practice. The… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball Mental toughness tips for pitchers23rd June 2007 Mental toughness is a must for a successful Pitcher. Short and to the point, probably the most important things to ever learn in pitching is this: Throw strikes Change speeds Work fast Throw strikes: Easy enough, but so effective! Throwing...
This a… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball How to warm up to pitch in 30 minutes or less22nd June 2007 A sample starting pitchers 30-minute warm up Begin with five minutes of jogging or two laps around the baseball diamond and stretch for 10 minutes. Then go to the bullpen and begin throwing pitches at half speed to a catcher...
This article is courte… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball Pitching mechanics: How to transfer your weight more explosively21st June 2007 Heres an excellent example of a pitcher leading with his hip as he expands sideways away from the rubber toward home plate. This of course is Roger Clemens. Its no secret why he throws as hard as he does: He...
This article is courtesy of StevenEllis… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball How pitchers can prevent tired or stale arms20th June 2007 Todays guest post is by Marty Schupak, a youth coach with a masters degree in physical education from Arizona State University. At one time or another, a pitcher can have a tired or stale arm. This can happen on the...
This article is courtesy of Ste… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball My top 20 goals for baseball pitchers19th June 2007 Im big on setting goals. If you lay out your game plan and goals, you have a better chance to accomplish them. Heres 20 to get you started. What pitching goals would you add to this list? Develop quality pitching...
This article is courtesy of Steven… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball Pitching video: How to throw a knuckleball19th June 2007 Learn how to throw a knuckleball from knuckleball enthusiast Dave Clark, author of the Knucklebook....
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This article is courtesy of StevenEllis.comJBLN Champ… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball 10 best baseball pitching discussion forums18th June 2007 Lets Talk Pitching Baseball Forums Baseball Fever Forum High School Baseball Web Message Boards Baseball Excellence Forums RCCO Training to Throw Forums Eteamz Baseball Boards Pitching Professor Discussion Forums Baseball Grit Forums Dick Mills All About… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball Youth baseball pitcher warm-up and stretching18th June 2007 Todays guest post if by baseball coach Mike S. of 2PlayBall. Pitching a baseball game begins long before you even step onto the pitching mound. It is important to prepare both physically and mentally for pitching in a game. Below...
This article is c… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball Results: 2007 weighted baseball study17th June 2007 Coach Jerry Kreber of Omaha Central High School has completed a weighted baseball study thats been three years in the making. The pitching velocity improvements are no doubt impressive. Decide for yourself using the links below. 13-page pitching report h… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball How to throw a fastball17th June 2007 Heres how to throw a four-seam fastball. You want your fingers a little bit apart. Preferably on the other side of the seams so when the ball comes out you have resistance to throw against. Its firm with the fingers...
This article is courtesy of Ste… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball How to throw a sinker like MLB pitcher Jake Westbrook13th June 2007 The Watch, a member of my baseball forums posted a link to an article that explains how Jake Westbrook of the Cleveland Indians throws a sinker. Here are the main points of the article: Place your thumb between the seams...
This article is courtesy o… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball 8 easy ways to stay poised on the mound12th June 2007 The mental aspects of pitching are just as important as physical skill. Here are eight ways to stay mentally poised and relaxed on the mound, so you can block everything else out and pitch to the best of your ability....
This article is courtesy of S… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball Why I advocate pitching with a modified slide step11th June 2007 When pitching from the stretch, youve got to get the baseball to the plate quickly and efficiently without losing pitch velocity. Many pitchers use a slide step to accomplish this. But often the true slide step negatively affects control and...
border… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball Why Tuff Toe is the only pitching toe I recommend11th June 2007 Every pitcher should have a good pair of spikes and a pitching toe put on it. (It goes on the same foot as your throwing hand, by the way, if youre a rookie.) Pitching toes really save your spikes from...
This article is courtesy of StevenEllis.comWh… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball What happens if you stride too short?10th June 2007 How long is your stride? It should generally be about 77% to 87% of your height. For instance, Im 63 and my stride was about 55. Id mark it off in the bullpen with a hash mark, and aim to...
This article is courtesy of StevenEllis.comBahamas Off To P… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball What scouts look for in pitchers10th June 2007 This week, I got a number of questions pertaining to the MLB draft. The No. 1 question many of you had was what scouts look for in baseball pitchers. Here you go... When scouting a pitcher, the first quality a...
This article is courtesy of StevenEll… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball For Little Leaguers: Which pitching grips are most important?09th June 2007 The latest issue of The Coachs Box, the monthly email newsletter published by Little League Baseball, has a nice article about pitching grips. Notice how theres no info about the curve ball? Thats because the fastball and changeup are the...
This ar… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball What I learned from coaching 13-year-old pitchers06th June 2007 This spring, I helped one of my good friends coach a 13-year old baseball team just outside Boston, where I live. My goal, besides making pitching fun, of course, was to teach my guys good pitching mechanics, so theyd stay...
This article is courtesy… more » Categories: About Bahamas Base Ball Whos eligible and how the MLB Draft works06th June 2007 The Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft is held every year in June by conference call among the 30 Major League Clubs. The Clubs take turns selecting players in reverse order of their won-lost records at the close of the...
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