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I couldn’t be more excited to have this available to you!
I spent countless hours creating a course that is actionable and applicable to coaches and players.
Can’t wait to hear your feedback and to see you apply the concepts!
Pitch Design “U” is officially LIVE.
Inside you’ll find:
• 3 modules
• 16 video lessons
• 3+ hours of content
Module
#1
→ Pitch Movement Fundamentals
Inside this module you will learn key terms and definitions involved in pitch movement.
You will also learn how to read
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We faced him in low A to start the season.
I remember asking myself, “Why is this guy here?”
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I am very excited to announce that at the conclusion of the VCU season I will be joining the Minnesota Twins organization as a minor league coach with their low A team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa!
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Lot of great things here from Wade Davis:
- Rides the slide with back hip down the mound
- Back hip stays in ER to create more force production and to help sequencing
- As hips open, torso remains closed
- Lead leg block occurs because of proper hip rotation
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Don’t let the change up name fool you. It’s a power pitch. Trust the grip and throw it hard. Focus more on the downward action and movement rather then the velo differential.
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Here is a drill you can do to work on back leg drive.
Essentially it’s the Hershiser Drill with the back hip externally rotated instead.
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Get into your rear glute, but don’t get stuck. Pelvis still needs to rotate.
Notice in these clips that they get into there glute in the load and early stride phase, but are able to rotate pelvis into foot plant.
This is also what will set up a good block.
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At the end of the day, all that matters as a coach is how well you can communicate with the athlete what you want him/her to do.
Knowing technical terms is important, but it doesn’t matter if you can’t relay the information effectively.
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Janitor Throws
Stole this exercise from
@Berticushill
I really like this drill for guys that struggle loading the back leg and hinging.
Come set and first hinge and load the back leg. Then while keeping back foot in place, rotate lead leg and upper body towards second base.
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What do high velo throwers do that low velo throwers don't?
- More open pelvis into foot plant
- Peak pelvis rot. velo happens earlier in delivery
- Lead leg block starts right at foot plant
- CoM moves faster down the mound
Nice work
@DrivelineBB
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I like this rocker variation for a couple reasons:
1. You can really feel yourself coil and create tension in the back leg
2. The leg lift allows for better feel of timing with the upper body
Which rocker variation do you like to do?
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The glove side serves two main purposes:
1. Delay torso rotation
2. Accelerate torso rotation
The timing of this is everything.
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2018 Starting Pitchers with 150+ Innings WAR Based on Velocity:
95+ : 4.35
91-94.9 : 2.66
90.9 and under : 2.39
Interpret this as you please.
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Long toss progression continues. Anxious to get to Arizona this weekend to see how far I’m actually throwing.
Nothing like throwing outside to a partner, but there’s always a way to get your work in.
The net hasn’t said no to me yet.
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Love this for guys that need to work on the rotational component of throwing. Also forces the arm to take a more efficient path.
@FlatgroundApp
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There are 3 types of players:
- Those that don’t care and don’t put in effort.
- Those that talk about working hard, but are never consistent with it.
- Then there are those that don’t have to talk. They just put in the work and get 1% better everyday.
Which player are you?
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Why do you think pitchers struggle more on the road typically?
2 big reasons:
1. Not prepared (Don’t give yourself enough time to prepare).
2. Deviate from routine (if they have one).
Routines bring familiarity, comfort, and confidence.
Set yourself up for success.
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I love watching this clip of Lincecum in college. One thing I hear a lot is that strength is needed to have a good lead leg block....or does it come from sequencing and rotating the pelvis on time?🤔
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“The most unconventional thing that you can do to separate yourself from your competitor is to have the courage to demand a standard of performance from yourself that your competitor is unwilling to demand of himself."
@JWonCATCHING
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Modified Hershiser Drill
- Hinge and counter rotate rear hip
- Corkscrew back foot into ground
- Drive body into hand/fence
- Hold 3-5 seconds each rep
- Add to pre-throw routine
- 10-15 reps
@FlatgroundApp
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My summer team the
@locosbaseball
got to play a game last week at the Dodgers High A stadium (Dow Park). They had this in their cage. Absolutely love this. 1-1 counts are CRITICAL TO WIN.
.349 on 2-1 and .159 on 1-2
Fight to win 2 out of the first 3 pitches!
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Mental Toughness: the ability to stay in the present moment despite what happened previously or could happen in the future, good or bad.
Remember to bring your focus back to the breath. Why? It is always happening NOW.
@jaegersports
How do you define mental toughness? Coach
@DSullivanSCC
discusses how they define it in the
@SacCityBaseball
program and why it is important during the
#ABCAClinics
@ABCA1945
hosted by
@SFDonsBaseball
.
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Excited for this next chapter!
My name is Jared Gaynor.
I have been a pitching coach in the Minnesota Twins organization for the last 5 seasons.
I am now embarking on a new journey of running Pitching Coach “U” full time.
What that will look like is continuing to post daily pitching development content,
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Don’t be afraid to pick up the baseball on days you are a little sore.
I’ve found throwing the ball lightly the day after high volume days to be therapeutic.
As
@jaegersports
says, listen to the arm!
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3 things a young person needs:
1. Someone to believe in them
2. A belief system
3. A place to belong
#InsideOutCoaching
@JoeEhrmann76
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Verse for the Year:
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.
Psalms 37:4-5
Mantra for the Year:
Don’t confuse busyness with a purposeful life. -
@bobgoff
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Your catch play shouldn’t be to “get loose”. Prep the body accordingly before you pick up a baseball.
I’m a big believer in making every throw with a purpose.
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The game within the game.
This is incredible. Josh Donaldson just noticed something that gave away Greg Holland's slider so he moved up in the box. Holland stepped off, came back with the slider, and Donaldson hit it a mile. Next level stuff.
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Your process in between pitches is critical to your success as a pitcher. I got these 4 steps from
@AndyMcKayHG
last weekend at TBR and decided to make a table with the steps and action.
Master the 15 seconds in between pitches.
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There’s a big difference between “falling off” and rotating really well. It can be easy to say Sherfy is falling off in the video because he goes towards 1st base so much.
If you want to throw hard you have to rotate well.
Throws mid 90’s with a 5’11” 170 pound frame.
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I am excited for my first head coach opportunity with the
@locosbaseball
this summer! Things rarely go the way I plan and I am so thankful for that because I serve a God that has bigger plans then I could ever imagine.
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The step back drill is great for guys that struggle with loading into the back glute. Often times pitchers push their hips towards home causing their back knee to cave towards home too soon.
Maximize your lower half by getting into the glute and riding it down the mound.
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I am pro lifting heavy, use of weighted balls, and long toss. It’s not always the tool that is the problem.
If you use these things wrong, you will get hurt. If you drive your car wrong, you will get hurt.
Implement these things right and it will have lasting benefits.
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Really liking the kneeling pivot pickoff. I’m seeing it performed better than a traditional pivot pick with a lot guys while getting the benefits we are looking for.
Cue: Resist rotation until your arm is up near 90/90
@FlatgroundApp
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The rehab continues. Gradually building my long toss! Feeding the arm a little more each day out
@jaegersports
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Dbacks pitcher, Jimmie Sherfy at Oregon.
Great example of engaging post. chain by hip hinging and keeping hip externally rotated as he goes down mound.
Also, great lead leg blocking as a result from proper hip rotation.
Did I mention he’s 6’ 170 pounds throwing 95?
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Big day today! First time doing any form of a forward throw since TJ on March 22nd. Taking a different approach to my rehab from the typical post op program for various reasons.
@drivelinebases
and
@jaegersports
programs will be a big part of my rehab!
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Here are 2 drills you can do to work on separation and thoracic spine mobility.
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Your willingness to do the mundane things day after day is what will separate you. Doing things when you feel like it is easy.
Greatness requires a relentless pursuit of what it is you say you want.
Driven > Motivated
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One of the most powerful things you can do to begin the off-season is to reflect on the season. What went well? Where can I improve?
It lays the groundwork for what your off-season should look like. This goes for players AND coaches.
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Had a good convo today with
@X2Athletics
. It doesn’t matter how good someone looks in a drill if it doesn’t transfer to the mound. You’re just getting really good at the drill. How well does your training transfer to the game? That’s what matters and that’s the fun part to learn.
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Trying to put on weight?
Here’s an easy snack in between meals:
12-16oz Fairlife chocolate milk
Peanut butter and honey sandwich
600+ calories and 35+ grams of protein
@FlatgroundApp
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Come train at
@X2Athletics
where guys get pumped for coaches trying to make gains 🔥
@FlatgroundApp
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There are 2 very simple things that could cause your performance to decline in season.
1. Insufficient food intake.
2. Not enough sleep/rest.
Pack food for practice/games and be in bed before midnight (when possible).
Control what you can control.
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STUDENT-ATHLETES: Use the classes you don't enjoy as a way to work on your focus and staying in the present moment. It can be easy to let your mind drift away and not focus on the task.
The ability to focus on the task at hand and stay in moment will serve you well in all areas.
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Split Stance Throws w/ Plyo Ball
1. Improves hip/shoulder separation.
2. Improves lead leg block.
3. By keeping back foot on ground it is easier to feel the hips pull back and hinge properly.
** Rotate rear hip all the way through so that back foot rolls over.
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For every 1% swing and miss increase you can expect FIP to drop roughly .5 points.
What’s does this mean? Swing and miss % has a high correlation to success.
“Pitch to contact” doesn’t make sense to me. I don’t want to give them any chance of a hit. Attack with your best stuff.
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Glove side disconnection is NOT flying the torso open. Rather, it’s retracting the lead arm and creating separation between the throwing side and glove side.
Why? To accelerate torso rotational velocity and ultimately to enhance throwing velocity.
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A year ago today I had my UCL repaired. Today, I enjoyed a beautiful day throwing a baseball!
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Remember, pitching is all about getting outs.
Player Development is more than just getting stronger and throwing harder. It also includes the mental side and learning how to attack hitters.
Develop the whole pitcher, not just the glamorous parts.
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MLB Pitchers 2019
Ahead counts:
WOBA .216
Behind counts:
WOBA .469
It’s no surprise, when pitchers get ahead they have a lot of success.
A simple thing to consider if you aren’t getting ahead is your pitch usage. Throw your high strike pitches more often early in the count.
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“Hard work doesn’t guarantee you results, it guarantees you honesty”
Tough concept to accept, but it’s the truth. There’s a good chance you will fully commit yourself and it won’t work out. BUT what you will learn through that process will have a lasting impact on your life.
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I think we need to get a velo competition going for coaches. Who’s in?
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Catch play is a great time to work on new pitches or adjust current pitches. Decide what pitch you want to work on that day and experiment with different finger pressures and grips. Always strive to get a little better each day!
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The rehab continues with my best throw since surgery. It’s tough to be patient at times with the process, but you just have to keep your head down and keep working.
81.6 is definitely nothing special, but for where I am at in my rehab, I’ll take it.
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Split stance rockers have quickly become one of my favorite drills for improving the back leg load as well as improving pelvis rotation.
Over the next couple weeks I am going to be running a trial on different drill variations and putting them to the test with
@proplayai
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No matter what your velo is you have to be able to pitch inside. There are a lot of outs on the inner half!
Key to executing inside pitches is to TRUST and COMMIT to it. If you’re not aggressive or you are scared to hit the batter, that’s when you’re in trouble.
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When designing a change up there are a few things to consider to make it an effective pitch off your FB.
- Speed differential
- Lower spin (Bauer units)
- Increase spin axis vertically
High speed camera use with Rapsodo/TM will put you on track to accomplish this.
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Been having a lot of fun trying new thing with
@LantzWheeler
core velo belt.
Here I have the attachment behind me with band running in back to lead hip.
My focus is to have the band assist with lead leg blocking in a rocker throw.
Great results with it!
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There is a college program that only allows their pitchers to throw for 7 MINUTES A DAY.
They are allowed to do whatever they want in those 7 minutes though. This includes their pre throwing stuff they want to do (bands, plyos, etc)...thanks chief.
How is this acceptable?!
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"Why focus on the process when the world is outcome driven? Don’t results matter?
Yes, results do matter. But if you optimize for the outcome, you win one time.
If you optimize for a process that leads to great outcomes, you can win again and again." -
@JamesClear
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Interesting finding below from 2018 season 👇
HIGH Quadrant 4-Seam Fastball
Whiff/Swing - 27.4%
Exit Velocity - 80.9 MPH
wOBA - .344
LOW Quadrant 4-Seam Fastball
Whiff/Swing - 12.9%
Exit Velocity - 85.6 MPH
wOBA - .401
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PITCHERS:
Work on varying your looks and your slide step in bullpens. Often times guys will throw majority of pen out of wind up or when they do go out of the stretch it’s with a big leg kick.
Work on different situations in your bullpens. Another opportunity to get better.
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Quarantine plyo velo day from set position on FG -
@DrivelineBB
plyos
Blue - 65.2
Red - 76.4
Yellow - 82.7
Gray - 87.1
#velofridays
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A league leading 10
@locosbaseball
players will be represented in the
@GLSCL
All Star Game next week!
Tyler Simon
Daniel Seres
Michael Diffley
Anthony Amicangelo
John Privitera
Cade Beloso
Brad Croy
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AG Ayala
Jordan Marks
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You won’t find a summer collegiate team focused more on development than
@locosbaseball
! Just playing games isn’t going to get you where you want to go. It’s what you do away from the field that will give you the edge and take your game to the next level.
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Evaluation process for what might be leading to BB’s:
- Strike% by pitch type, batter hand, wind up/stretch, location of misses.
- Same criteria in bullpen setting.
- Pitch usage
- What does catch play look like?
- What’s their pre-pitch routine look like?
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Young athletes that are starting to get in the weight room, listen up. Focus on the main lifts(deadlift, squat, lunge, push, pull) and PROGRESS the weight often. Get as strong as you can off of those lifts. You don’t need “baseball specific” lifts at this point in your career.
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To master a pitch it’s going to take more than 3-4 pitches in a bullpen session.
Want to improve your change up or breaking ball? Throw it often. Work on it often.
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The culture you create in the weight room is just as important as on the field.
Create an environment where you are pushing yourself and teammates to give it everything they have every session.
The best programs mean nothing without the right approach.
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Great example of lead leg stopping forward momentum immediately at foot strike, propelling upper half over lower half.
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Running and working out are two of the best things in my opinion to work on mental toughness. Since I stopped playing a couple years ago, I’ve found it to be a lot more difficult to find the motivation to workout and push myself hard.
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Why some coaches don’t allow radar guns, I will never know.
Even on low intent days they are useful to stay within a certain threshold, rather than guessing.
Stop guessing. Measure.
Trying to gain velocity without using a radar gun is like trying to increase your squat without knowing how much weight is on the bar. What you measure, you improve.
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A few big keys on in game pitch execution:
- Have a breathing and visualization routine before every pitch.
- Confident, self talk before every pitch.
- Focus on THIS pitch. Make this pitch the best of the day mindset.
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What does your pre-game and weekly routine look like?
What is your pre-pitch routine?
What’s your in between inning routine?
What’s your pitch profile? E/W? N/S?
What’s your strikeout pitch?
What’s your go to pitch in a jam?
How do you read hitters and make adjustments?
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Here is a quick overview of my recovery throwing day:
RPE 50% all with 7oz ball
- Torso Drill
- Rockers
- Leg Lift
- Shuffle Throws
- Easy Tempo Flat Ground
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Still got it 😉
A cue that works for me on the CH is to think about rolling my middle finger over the ball.
My goal is to have my spin direction under 10:00 every time. This will vary from player to player depending on what your fastball movement looks like.
@FlatgroundApp
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I was taught early on to throw FB/CH early and “save” BB for when I needed it. I’ve been diving into some data and have seen the opposite.
Almost every guy I’ve looked at increases CH usage as game goes on and uses breaking ball early.
DeGrom 2018 usage 👇🏻
Thoughts?
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QUICK FEET TURN N’ BURN
Started incorporating this drill a lot lately. It’s great for a few things including rotational velocity, shortening arm action, and improving athleticism.
Can be done with a baseball or plyos.
@Berticushill
gave me the idea for off the mound as well!
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Thank you
@locosbaseball
for a great season! Throughout the ups and downs of players coming and going, the fans and this community were welcoming and loving this whole summer! Made new friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Here’s a small piece of a mechanical analysis I did in regards to lead leg blocking.
Hint: don’t artificially create lead leg extension.
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Bags are packed, truck is loaded up and I’m off to Lima! Ready for a great summer with
@locosbaseball
!
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Hard work doesn’t guarantee results, but I like my chances a lot more if I put in the work.
Whether you’re a player or a coach, we all have something to work towards.
Take the next step today.
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Spin rate and Bauer units are just a piece of the puzzle. They don’t tell you whether a pitch is good or bad.
Understanding how the axis, efficiency, and spin influence the movement is what matters.
Checkout the article below.
@drivelinebases
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Every player is going to have their own verbiage that works for them. One cue might work for one, but not the other.
When a player does something well, ask them what they felt. What they say you can now use as a cue down the road.
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This is kinda funny.
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Doesn’t matter if you are a coach or a player, there will always be anxiousness and nerves before/during a big game. That’s normal. That’s expected. How you channel it is what matters.
What are you doing to bring yourself back to the present, to focus on the task at hand?
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At this point in the season it can be easy to get comfortable and to go through the motions with your routines.
The teams that truly want to win a championship will refuse to let this happen.
They will hold themselves and their teammates to the standard that has been set.
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Heading to Nashville today! Looking forward to learning and connecting with other coaches
#ABCA2020
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I love comparing hitters and pitchers.
Notice how as Hoskins goes into his stride he keeps his back hip in ER. This allows him to hinge at the hip and load into his glute. This is the move pitchers want to feel as they go down the mound.
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An often overlooked reason for losing velo in season is not eating enough.
Checkout the full video here:
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Even at the big league level, fundamentals don’t always get followed. Puig has to know that Betts is going to be safe at home easily.
Keep the ball low and allow it to be cut off so that the runner doesn’t take second. DP is eliminated and now runner is on 2B.
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I think bunting for a hit is one of the most underrated things in baseball today. Believe me, I am all about hitting the ball in the air and doing damage, but why not get a free hit when the third basemen is back?
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For guys that struggle with glove side disconnection (like myself) I like holding a 2 pound ball in my glove hand to help FEEL the disconnection better.
Also have had good results using a 2-5 pound wrist weight as well.
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Think back to what you knew about your craft 1 year ago....5 years ago.
How has your knowledge/teaching changed? Has it changed?
Having a growth mindset doesn’t mean we change our philosophy every week, but it does mean we look at it critically and seek improvement.
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