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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.
Pitching Mechanics — Why Slow Movements Kill Pitching Velocity
by Dick Mills on June 18, 2008
Would you like to jump your fastball pitching velocity from 82-83 to 87-89 in one week by paying close attention to your pitching mechanics? That happened with a college pitcher after I advised his father on what his son should be doing to improve his pitching mechanics. All the father did was review his mechanics by videotaping his son who will be pitching in a wood bat league this summer. I told him what to look for and how to easily correct it. Read more.
Has Long Toss Helped Barry Zito With His Pitching Velocity?
by Dick Mills on June 11, 2008
Does long toss really help pitchers improve their pitching velocity or reduce the risk of injury. Giants left-hander Barry Zito is a big advocate of long toss and he is able to throw the ball a very long distance. And yet Barry Zito's pitching velocity is down 8-10 mph. If long toss worked to improve velocity why is it not working for Barry Zito? Read more.
Pitching Velocity And Strength Training For Baseball Pitchers
by Dick Mills on June 05, 2008
What is the best way to condition a baseball pitcher so he is able to maximize his throwing velocity while decreasing his risk of injury? The latest sports science research proves that more arm strength or more overall full body strength training by weight training does not work to improve throwing velocity. Find out what the research says about what does work... Read more.