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Baseball Writer Discovers “Momentum Pitching…The New Injury Preventing Delivery
by Dick Mills on May 07, 2008
Bill Conlin, a baseball writer for the Philidelphia Daily News, discovers "Momentum Pitching", a new pitching delivery discovered by a former major league pitcher and world renowned sports scienctist...that emphasizes using the body instead of the arm. He thinks all pitchers, especially major league pitchers, could benefit by using it. Could this be the secret to not only reduced pitching arm injuries but to improved velocity and control.... Read more.
Are Baseball Coaches Encouraging Nonsensical Pitching Mechanics?
by Dick Mills on May 05, 2008
Are pitching coaches and instructors today encouraging pitching mechanics that make no sense and actually reduce pitching performance? For example, today pitchers are encouraged to take a step to the side first out of the wind-up as their first movement. But does that make any sense since a pitcher must move his body forward toward the target. Why would stepping to the side be encouraged? Read more.
The Best Tool For Improving A College Pitcher’s Velocity
by Dick Mills on May 01, 2008
Every college pitcher is looking to improve his pitching velocity. The large majority are throwing below 85 mph. For many an extra 3-6 mph of pitching velocity could mean not only much better performance but for some...it is a ticket to their dream...a chance to play pro baseball. Fortunately, there is tool that very few know about that can help most college pitchers improve their velocity without magic bullets such as long toss, hitting the weight room or more foolishness such as weighted baseballs. Those magic bullets do not work despite what coaches want players to believe. Read more.
Simple Pitching Tips On Lower Body Pitching Mechanics
by Dick Mills on April 11, 2008
There is really only one way to evaluate pitching mechanics and that is by videotaping. Pitching instructors or coaches who stand back and just watch with the naked eye will always miss many important problems which could help pitchers improve both velocity and control while reducing arm injuries. This article will discuss the importance of lower body mechanics and what to look for. Read more.
How Flat Ground Pitching Reduces Pitching Skills
by Dick Mills on April 09, 2008
Flat ground pitching is recommended by many coaches as a way to reduce the stresses to the arm and body so that pitchers stay injury free. However, does it make sense to practice an activity such as flat ground pitching when pitching against hitters takes place from a mound in high school, college and professional baseball. How do pitchers improve by practicing something different than game pitching? Read more.
How Pitchers Can Easily Improve Velocity And Control
by Dick Mills on March 31, 2008
If pitchers want to improve pitching velocity they must improve speed of movement and momentum. This is also true for improving control. How a pitcher moves from the back leg to the front leg into a long stride is the key to more velocity. The faster the pitcher moves and the closer he gets to the plate the easier it is to control the ball...despite what traditional coaches are currently teaching. Read more.
8 Steps To Poweful Little League Pitching Mechanics
by Dick Mills on March 25, 2008
How can parents of Little League pitchers best insure that their sons have a successful and fun season this year. I have a few suggestions. First is keep pitching mechanics simple, practice often and use a video camera to improve. Plus don't do a lot of pitching drills which have actually proven to produce slow robotic pitchers who throw with below average velocity. Drills also reduce performance. Read more.
Use The ABCs For Conditioning Youth Pitchers To Keep It Fun
by Dick Mills on March 24, 2008
What specifically should we focus on to help kids get fit to pitch with improved mechanics rather than trying to build strength? We recommend the ABCs for conditioning for improved velocity and control while staying injury free. Read more.
Conditioning The Little League Pitcher
by Dick Mills on March 23, 2008
Is strength and conditioning a Little League pitcher more important than investing time in developing solid pitching mechanics? The sports science research does not prove that. Parents should fully understand why strengthening movements is far more important than strengthening individual muscle groups. So is improving velocity more about building mechanics or improving strength? Read more.
7 Faults That Kill A Little League Pitcher’s Velocity
by Dick Mills on March 11, 2008
What can more Little League pitchers do to improve their pitching mechanics and their pitching velocity. It seems that the latest sports science research does not recommend pitching drills. What then is the secret? Read more.
