Pitching Drills and Mechanics

Posts in the ‘Checkpoints’ Category

Keeping Your Weight Back

The number one culprit of lost velocity and control in young pitchers is “rushing” . This occurs when the pitcher moves to quickly toward home plate, before his arm is ready to throw. I believe the single biggest factor for increasing the velocity and command of a young pitcher is having them learn to keep …

Checkpoints

Verbal Series of Checkpoints

Take the sign
Step Back
Pivot
Leg up (balance point)
Break (weight back)
Turn
Finish
Follow Through

Take the sign

Step Back

Pivot

Leg Up (balance point)

Break (hand break & weight back)

Turn (rotate weight and torso)

Finish