Pitching

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Why Proper Warm-Ups are Crucial Before Throwing Sessions

I’ve seen firsthand just how important proper warm-ups are before any throwing session. Whether it’s a pre-game warmup, a bullpen session, or even just playing catch – taking the time to properly get the body ready can make all the difference in performance and injury prevention. Proper warm-ups before throwing […]

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How to Throw a Changeup as a Young Pitcher

Learning how to throw an effective changeup can be a game-changer for young pitchers. A good changeup can keep hitters off-balance and generate weak contact and swing-and-misses. As a youth coach with years of experience, I’m excited to share my top tips for helping young players develop this important pitch. […]

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How Young Pitchers Can Safely Increase Velocity

Hey there parents and coaches! My name is Mark Hertz and I’ve been around the game of baseball for a long time now, both as a player and coach. I understand the desire for young pitchers to gain more velocity on their fastball – it’s an essential part of development […]

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2019 Little League Pitch Limits and Required Rest Rules

In recent years,  there has been a distressing increase in the amount of injuries sustained by pitchers competing at the Little league level. Some of these injuries can be so serious that players can lose weeks or the entire season recuperating from the injury. Often, medical treatment will be necessary […]

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Little League Elbow – What Is It and How Do I Prevent It?

Organized sports has seen a rapid increase in popularity, with more and more children involved in baseball, football and basketball in the last two decades than ever before. With that growth there has also been an increase in overuse injuries, and in little league baseball, a condition known as “Little […]

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Baseball Arm Care for Pitchers – The Complete Guide

Baseball players are susceptible to injury no matter what position they play. We hear all the time about major league players going onto the disabled list for moderate to severe muscle strains or sprains,  hamstring injuries, or lower back injuries such as Spondylolysis. Knee injuries can also be quite painful […]

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12 Best Pitching Drills to Dominate the Mound

Youth baseball doesn’t focus on pitching and pitching mechanics as much as it should. Pitching is probably the most important component of a successful baseball team. Youth baseball teams with pitchers that can do more than just throw fastballs over the strike zone will have a significant edge in regular […]

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The Top 5 Baseball Pitch Back Nets

Baseball is a game that is played, watched, and loved by many. Commonly known as America’s pastime, it is said to be the epitome of American culture. Millions of people watch baseball, and some even consider it a way of life. Indeed, baseball must be taken seriously.Baseball requires patience and […]