by Gary | Pitching, Th: Coaching
In this video, former big leaguer Jon Ely goes over the importance of the changeup. The goal of the pitch is simple: keep the opposing hitter of balance. A very common misconception with this pitch is that you have to change your throwing mechanics from how you...
by Gary | Interview, Pitching, T: NLB Pitching, Uncategorized
This week we are joined by none other than long toss guru Alan Jaeger. Now more than ever, pitchers have the opportunity to pitch just about every day of the year (not that you should!). The question becomes, “How do I make sure that my arm stays healthy and...
by Dave Franco | Interview, Pitching, T: NLB Pitching
In this week’s blog, Otterbein pitching/strength coach Johnny LaCorte talks about engaging your lower body when throwing off the mound. Coach LaCorte talks about how pitching is a kinetic chain: it starts with your feet and ends with the ball coming out of your...
by Dave Franco | Interview, Pitching, T: NLB Pitching
What is the number one cause of command issues for early age pitchers? According to former Chicago White Sox pitcher Stew Brase, it’s all about direction. In this video post he also covers the six things that makes a “complete” pitcher. All of these together are...
by Jacquelyn | Interview, Pitching, T: NLB Pitching
Former Big League Scout Todd Blyleven believes the key to having good control for a pitcher is having good direction to the plate. An easy way to make sure you are having good “direction” is to focus on having good balance. Finding a good balance point and...
by Dave Franco | Interview, Pitching, T: NLB Pitching
This weeks interview is with journeyman, left-handed pitcher Rich Hill. Hill’s advice to young pitchers is all about control, a word synonymous with pitching, but a different type than you might be thinking. It involves mentally controlling...
