Balance Point Drill (Balance Beam)
This drill focuses on the proper alignment and positioning at the pitcher's balance point. The balance beam will challenge the athlete to maintain balance over the balls of his feet. However, the drill can also be done on flat-ground depending on comfort level. The balance beam provides instant feedback, since poor balance obviously leads to the athlete falling off the board. The pitcher should hold himself in the balance point for a minimum of 3 seconds each repetition focusing on the checkpoints provided in the pictures below. Repetition times can be increased to challenge the athlete as they improve their ...
Toss and Balance Drill
Toss and Balance – 20x Daily Out of both the windup and stretch get to a balance point and hold for a count of 3 seconds. Focus on chin over your belt with leg raised at waist level - splitting your body in half. Lead side glove should be closed with elbow directed at the target. Ball will be thrown to the pitcher where he will hold for a 3 count. He catches the ball with his throwing arm (not his glove) and gathers his hands together once the ball is caught and again hold for a count of three. Optionally, ...
Pitching Drills
Balance Point Drill (Balance Beam)
This drill focuses on the proper alignment and positioning at the pitcher’s balance point. The balance beam will challenge the athlete to maintain balance over the balls of his feet. However, the drill can also be done on flat-ground depending on comfort level. The balance beam provides...
Toss and Balance Drill
Toss and Balance – 20x Daily Out of both the windup and stretch get to a balance point and hold for a count of 3 seconds. Focus on chin over your belt with leg raised at waist level – splitting your body in half. Lead side glove should be closed with elbow directed at the target....
Knee Drill
Knee Drill – 20x This drill is done to isolate the pitchers upper half and forces throwing out front. To set up get down on your right knee (RHP) with your lead foot aligned towards the catcher and back leg parallel. The pitcher should use a short quick arm stroke with a “C” to an...
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Stability Ball
Stability balls are great for core training and as we all know pitchers must have an exceptionally strong midsection. The core muscles are composed of abdominal, lower back and leg muscles. Most of a pitchers power comes from having a strong core. With that being said, many people find...
Large Mirror
The mirror is one of the most basic pitching aids available to athletes. Mirrors are great for practice since you can make sure you are in the correct pitching positions at all times. Unlike cameras and video-recorders, mirrors don’t require batteries and can be used to practice...
Pitching Balance Beam Use
The balance beam is the best training aid for my own personal practice and lessons for a variety of reasons. First of all, the beam trains pitchers to use the balls of their feet throughout the delivery. This trains optimal balance and strengthens the leg muscles at the same time. Secondly,...
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Should Pitchers Ice After Games?
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