October 5, 2012How to Throw a Circle ChangeWe want to continue this weeks topic by sharing with you how to throw a great circle change. Place your fingers in the same position as […]
October 5, 2012How to Throw a Cut FastballNate and I are going to spend the next 2 weeks to a month and talk about how to throw off-speed pitches. Today is the cut […]
October 7, 2012How to Throw a SplitterEver wonder how to throw a split finger fastball? The split finger, also known as the splitter, is deceiving because it appears to be a fastball; […]
October 8, 2012How to Throw a CurveballWhen is the best time to throw the curve? When you are ahead of the count with one or two strikes on the batter or surprise […]
October 9, 2012Throw a Wicked SliderDo you want to learn how to throw a slider? The slider grip is similar to a curveball. Simply place your fingers the same way you […]
October 10, 2012Teaching a Kid a CurveballWhen Should You Teach Young Pitchers a Curveball? This has been a debatable topic for many years now and there are many theories as to when […]
October 12, 2012#1 Thing I’m Teaching My Pitchers This FallI remember like it was yesterday facing a guy in the minor leagues (over a decade ago). It was a 2-1 count and I was feeling […]
October 13, 2012The Novelty Effect (of learning a new pitch)Yesterday I wrote about the importance of mastering three pitches with the idea that they could be throw in any count. This reduces the dead red […]
October 14, 2012Pitching Success: Change is NeededEvery young pitcher wants to learn as many pitches possible. I am here to pop your imaginary bubble; you don’t need to throw every pitch imaginable. […]
October 22, 2012Learn a Hitter’s Weakness and AttackAs a pitcher, you have to analyze hitters and be an avid student of the game. To make it to a higher level you must do […]