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 […]
Single-Leg Squat Drives
The Single-Leg Squat Drive Drill is great for learning how to drive down the mound when pitching. This move is great for building muscle in the back leg and will help propel the pitcher forward and increase velocity. Setup This drill is best performed on a pitching rubber or mound. The player will begin in […]
Low-Balance Drive Pitching Drill
The Low-Balance Drive Pitching Drill is another great drill for practicing stride and separation. Setup The player is going to begin by standing on one leg and putting their weight on the back leg. The arms are in break position with the thumbs pointed inward. Drill Instructions The player is going to go into stride […]
Scarecrow Pitching Drill
The Scarecrow Pitching Drill is a good drill for working the lower body through stride and separation. Setup The player will get into a wide stance. The arms and elbows come up and the player should resemble a scarecrow. Drill Instructions Nice and slow, shift the weight into the back leg while lifting the front […]
Hip Transition Pitching Drill
The Hip Transition Pitching Drill is a good drill for learning and practicing how to finish out a pitch. This is a great drill for isolating the upper body and getting the rotator cuff warmed up. Setup The player will be in an open position with the legs in a split stance. The chest will […]