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Complete Guide to Pitching Mechanics in 2021 – 19 Critical Steps in How to Pitch

Powerful but safe pitching mechanics are incredibly important for the longevity of a baseball player. In this detailed guide to pitching mechanics, learn how to pitch from a former pro. Throwing technique is shown in steps with tons of photos, videos and tips and more. Most players–at some point–want to learn how to pitch. Not […]

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Essential Youth Pitching Drills for Baseball Players in 2022

Baseball / Dan Blewett

It’s tough finding the right pitching drills that will help the young players on your baseball team. In this article, I’ll show you a handful of techniques that will be perfect for any young player. These drills are simple, yet effective, in creating better throwing and pitching mechanics. Any coach can implement them right away

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The Hard TRUTH About Pitching Control

Baseball / Dan Blewett

Pitcher A takes the mound and goes 7 innings with 1 walk and 5ks. Pitcher B takes the mound and goes 7 innings with 4 walks and 5ks. Why does Pitcher A throw more strikes and have better control? First, Pitching Mechanics Play a Role. But it’s only a piece of the pie. If you

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Slide Step Pitching Mechanics: Learn How to Do it Right

Baseball / Dan Blewett

The slide step is a pretty straightforward thing, if it’s taught correctly. The thing is, though, that most coaches teach it incorrectly, and/or don’t have a real sense of what’s necessary and good from the stretch. In this short post, we’ll go over what we do and don’t want from our slide step pitching mechanics,

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EP44 – How to Deal with Slumps in Baseball

All Podcasts / Dan Blewett

In this week’s episode I discuss slumps – when to panic and when not to. We also talk about correcting slumps, re-evaluating our process, practice and routine and how to figure out where the problem lies. Then, I discuss the mental side of baseball and how too much conscious thought can ruin a good hitter

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EP43 – What to Say In a Mound Visit

All Podcasts / Dan Blewett

In this episode I discuss the influence of pitching coaches and how important they are, what to say in a mound visit and what you should NEVER say, as well as talk about how confidence influences command and stuff in baseball. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgods

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EP41 – How To Improve Pitching Command

All Podcasts / Dan Blewett

Dan talks about control vs command; why some pitchers command the ball better than others; what pitchers can do to improve their strike-throwing; the mental factors that play into it; how margin for error and pitch-calling can affect strike rates, and much more. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff?

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