Increase Velocity with a Simple ‘Set’
One of the easiest ways to improve both accuracy and velocity can be found in how you come “set” out of the stretch. The more I teach, the more I pick up on patterns that may seem small but prove to be very important. One pattern, that has caught my attention of late, exists when…
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…
The Importance of the Pitcher-Catcher Relationship
The relationship between the pitcher and catcher is very important. Learn how to make sure you are on the same page with the best ways to give signs.
Throwing Program for Inclement Weather and Small Spaces
Throwing Progression: An In-Season or Off-Season Alternative to Long Toss Program Baseball coaches and players deal with many different issues when it comes to finding ways around inclement weather, small spaces,…
Velocity in Major League Baseball
How Velocity is Trending in Major League Baseball and What the Numbers Show For the past decade, mid to upper-90’s fastball velocity has been on the rise in the major leagues. It’s not just relievers going max effect like Nuke Laloosh or Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn. Many starters are throwing BB’s for a hundred pitches…
Monitoring Mechanics In A Velocity Program
Monitoring Mechanics In A Velocity Program As with most things, there are varying opinions on what makes a successful pitcher. The current generation of players and coaches seems to have a sort of tunnel vision…
Prowler Pull Your Way to More Velocity
Prowler Pull Your Way to More Velocity There is a common misconception that “pushing off the rubber” helps pitchers throw faster. Many pitching instructors still teach this flawed use of…
Avoid “Jaeger’s PULLDOWN’S”. Gain Arm Speed without LONG TOSS
No long toss, no strength program, no game situation, just better mechanics. 92mph without ever throwing a ball past 60 feet. The best part of this article is you can…