Which Change-Up Grip is Right For You?
A look at how hand size and intent affect a pitchers ability to throw quality change ups and some alternative change up options for young and old throwers alike.
Youth Players: Two Finger vs. Three Finger Fastball
YOUTH PLAYERS: Should you be throwing a two finger or three finger fastball? Baseball Rebellion’s Director of Throwing, Kyle Wormington investigates.
Arm Health and Velocity Development for Position Players
Everyone knows that arm health and velocity are two important factors for all ball players, but too often we only reference them from the pitcher’s perspective
Pull Down Throws: The Purpose Behind Run and Guns
Check out three reasons why you should have your players doing pull down throws and how it can help increase their arm strength.
How Important Is Your Arm Swing?
What is the Arm Swing? One of the most valuable components of the Baseball Rebellion pitching program is teaching a thrower to build a consistently repeatable arm swing. Whether you are a position player or pitcher, being able to repeat your arm path is crucial in making efficient throws. The arm swing is the path…
Pre-Game Throwing Progression for Weekend Tournaments
Game Day Preparation for Baseball & Softball Players What is one thing players do before every game at every level? They play catch with a partner. But are they doing it correctly, or is it just mindless throwing back and forth? As a coach or parent, one of the best things you can do for……
The Medicine For Movement Flaws
Do you want your son or daughter to throw harder? In this article, I will show you safe and efficient ways to increase velocity with a weighted ball without actually throwing them. I am not talking about weighted baseballs/softball either. I’m talking about medicine balls! No matter the position you play, the drills at the…
Top 5 Worst Cues for Pitchers
Become a Better Coach by Changing What You Say to Your Pitchers I wanted to do this article to educate our youth coaches and parents about what cues are and are not effective with their athletes. These “classic” cues you’ve probably heard for decades at a little league field aren’t very helpful and lead to……
Walker Buehler Breakdown- Featuring Robby Rowland
BR Premium writer Robby Rowland breaks down the efficiency of Walker Buehler’s pitching mechanics and compares him to former Cy Young winner Justin Verlander!
The Best Offspeed Pitch for Youth Pitchers
Wondering if your son should throw a curveball in little league? Baseball Rebellion talks about the benefits of learning how to throw a changeup first.
A Must Read for Youth Baseball Coaches and Parents
Are you a youth baseball coach or parent? This article details how youth coaches can learn to properly teach mechanics with the help of professionals.
Want to Improve your Throwing Mechanics? Learn from Quarterbacks
Introduction We are in the midst of the NFL season, and this year I wanted to make sure I wrote a piece about the movements and mindset of quarterbacks. For the last year I’ve had the opportunity to test my “theories” about quarterbacks by working alongside Dave Shinskie, the newest member of Baseball Rebellion’s staff….