Purpose The Sit-Up Throw Pitching Drill builds strength through the core while working on pitching follow through. Setup The player is going to lay on the ground with a wall in front of them. The player should be about 4 feet away from the wall. Drill Instructions Do a sit-up and throw the ball at […]
The Wall Pitching Drill
The Wall Pitching Drill teaches players to lead with their hip when going for a pitch. Setup A wall is needed for this drill. The player should get set up next to the wall standing 6-12 inches away. Drill Instructions The player is going to perform a windup and leg lift, keeping their focus and […]
Rocker Pitching Drill
The Rocker Pitching Drill works on landing with good hip and shoulder separation. Setup The player should get into a super-wide stance as if they were in their landing position. The front foot and hips should be pointed toward the target. Drill Instructions First, the pitcher should rock their body forward. Then the body will […]
Toe Tap and Go Pitching Drill
The Top Tap and Go Pitching Drill is great for building balance through the leg lift. Setup The player will get into ready position. Drill Instructions The back leg should be firmly planted on the ground. The player is going to stand on one leg putting their weight on the back leg. Bring the front […]
Towel Pitching Drill
The Towel Pitching Drill is great for working on pitching extension. Setup For this drill you will need a baseball sock with a ball stuffed inside. There needs to be a target or a person near the pitcher so they can see how far they are extending. Drill Instructions The pitcher will go through the […]
Off the Wall Pitching Drill
The Off the Wall Pitching Drill is great for learning and practicing how to follow through with the pitch properly. This drill helps those that are struggling with falling off the mound by building up muscle memory. Setup Stand in ready position next to a wall, fence, or L-screen. The player should be 6 to […]