Mental toughness tips for pitchers


23rd 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...




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How to warm up to pitch in 30 minutes or less


22nd 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...




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Pitching mechanics: How to transfer your weight more explosively


21st 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...




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How pitchers can prevent tired or stale arms


20th 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...




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My top 20 goals for baseball pitchers


19th 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...




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