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Is A Slow And Controlled Delivery Killing Your Pitching Velocity?
by Dick Mills on August 27, 2008
Many pitching instructors will tell pitchers to slow down their delivery in order to improve their mechanics. But does this make sense? Find out why If your pitching practice workout is always at a slow pace why then you cannot maximize your velocity. If you train slow then your arm will move slow and your velocity will suffer. Read more.
Minor League Pitching Coach Says Today’s Pitching Instruction Is Hogwash
by Dick Mills on August 25, 2008
St. Louis Cardinals Minor League pitching coordinator Brent Strom recently admitted that today's pitching instruction is not only flawed but is basically HOGWASH. He basically said that not much of what is being taught today makes sense such as teaching the balance position, pull the glove in, slow down or stay back. Strom has recently begun studying the old time pitchers and feels they used their bodies more effectively because they moved more naturally rather than having been coached. This should get parents to sit up and pay attention to who they are hiring or listening to as a pitching instructor for their sons. Read more.
Giants’ Tim Lincecum…Apply 5 Steps To Boost Any Pitcher’s Velocity
by Dick Mills on August 23, 2008
Is Giants' Tim Lincecum a freak of nature because at 5'10" 170 lbs. he is able to throw 95-100 mph fastballs using explosive pitching mechanics? I don't think so and I will explain why many more pitchers may be able to reproduce what Tim Lincecum is doing to boost their velocity and overall performance. Yes, even small skinny guys. Read more.
Why Pitchers Should Workout Like Kangaroos
by Dick Mills on August 14, 2008
What does understanding how kangaroos jump have to do with teaching pitchers how to increase their pitching velocity? There is a direct relationship which should change how coaches design workouts for pitchers...since pitching velocity has been proven to have little to do with increasing general strength or arm strength. Read more.
For College Pitchers Trying To Improve Velocity Does Weight Training Work?
by Dick Mills on August 08, 2008
Many college pitchers would like to improve their pitching velocity. Unfortunately most are wasting time on activities such as long toss or weight training that will have little if any positive effect based on the latest sports science research. In fact they may actually lead to more arm injuries. Find out why one top major league closer does not weight train. Read more.
Momentum Pitching - A New Style Ideal For Youth And Little League Pitchers
by Dick Mills on August 04, 2008
Momentum Pitching is a new style of pitching ideally suited for teaching to beginner or advanced youth pitchers. It is easy to learn and even easier to teach. The benefits are improved velocity, better control while reducing the risk of injury. It is a delivery that many Hall Of Fame pitchers used. Read more.
Pitching Workout - How Slow And Controlled Kills Pitching Velocity
by Dick Mills on June 30, 2008
Can changing your pitching workouts by focusing on improving your mechanics by videotaping also help improve your pitching velocity? It seems that today coaches and instructors are having pitchers focus on moving at a slow and controlled tempo rather than moving faster and more explosively. This AA pitcher found out that slow and controlled is the reason why pitchers today lack velocity. Read more.
Are Pitchers Born With Pitching Velocity Or Can It Be Taught
by Dick Mills on June 23, 2008
Are pitchers born with great pitching arms that help them throw with above average pitching velocity or can velocity be trained? What then would be the one limiting factor that would prevent a pitcher from continuing to improve his velocity? The answer is a sneaky one.... Read more.
Pitching Mechanics — The Balance Position And Pitching Velocity
by Dick Mills on June 20, 2008
If a pitcher wants to improve both is pitching mechanics and his pitching velocity then moving the body faster is one way to accomplish both. Developing good pitching mechanics is not about moving slow. Actually pitching mechanic faults are reduced the faster you move the body. And when you move the body fast you improve pitching velocity...and control. But taking a step to the side actually makes no sense at all. Find out why... Read more.
Tips For Improved Pitching Mechanics…Tempo, And Rhythm To Boost Velocity
by Dick Mills on June 19, 2008
If a pitcher wants to improve his overall mechanics and to boost his velocity, then boosting his tempo while creating better rhythm and timing may very well be the answer. Too many pitchers are slow and controlled. This reduces the development of maximum momentum and overall energy which is the secret to creating more whip in the arm for more arm speed. Find out why pitching drills actually reduce pitching velocity. Read more.
