Articles About Pitching by Dick Mills
These articles are based on the latest sports science research rather than common coaching beliefs about how pitchers can improve performance. Some articles contain video which allow us to emphasize proper pitching mechanics and common faults that may reduce velocity and control and could lead to injury. Or how to throw certain pitches. We also demonstrate proper form and techniques for developing functional strength and flexibility specific for pitching.
How Little League Pitchers Can Improve Mechanics And Reduce Pitching Arm Injuries
by Dick Mills on July 5, 2009
Who else wants to see their Little League pitcher improve his pitching velocity while dramatically reducing this risk of injury. This recent study reveals how. read more.
7 Reasons Why You Should Listen To This High School Coach About Pitching
by Dick Mills on June 26, 2009
Do you ever wonder whether you should take your son to a pitching instructor or not. Or let one of your son's coaches change his delivery or teach him pitching at all? This high school coach has some words of wisdom for every Little League, high school or even college pitcher. This could literally save your son's pitching. read more.
Pitching Mechanics - 5 Lower Body Problems That Reduce Velocity And Control
by Dick Mills on June 22, 2009
Who else wants to know 5 lower body pitching mechanics problems that reduce pitching velocity and control...especially for developing pitchers in Little League and high school. read more.
Why Most High School Pitchers Will Never Pitch In College
by Dick Mills on June 8, 2009
Imagine learning that the large majority of high school pitchers will never pitch in college. Here's why. read more.
Checklist - 13 Reasons Why Pitchers Can’t Boost Pitching Velocity
by Dick Mills on June 4, 2009
Who else wants to know some of the major reasons why pitchers never maximize their pitching velocity. Here are 13 reasons why. read more.
Checklist On How To Choose A Competent Pitching Instructor
by Dick Mills on May 26, 2009
Choosing a pitching instructor is one of the most important things a parent will ever do to impact their son's pitching. Choosing the wrong pitching instructor could end up ruining a pitcher's overall potential. Here is a short checklist to help you make the right decision. read more.
How To Help Pitchers Who Struggle With Performance
by Dick Mills on May 21, 2009
What should parents or coaches do when pitchers struggle or perform below a normal level? Here are some areas to consider. read more.
Major League Pitcher’s Control Problems Obvious But Not To Pitching Coach
by Dick Mills on May 13, 2009
Pitching mechanics are the cornerstone of pitching. A pitcher's mechanics allows the pitcher to produce velocity, affect ball control and reduce arm injury risk. And yet...even at the big league level pitching coaches sit back and let pitchers repeat poor throwing mechanics and then wonder why these pitchers can't perform or get injured. If big league pitching coaches are not paying… watch the video.
The Secret Weapon To More Pitching Velocity With Better Control
by Dick Mills on May 04, 2009
Improving pitching mechanics using video analysis is the only way to recognize velocity killing mechanical faults and is the real secret to any pitcher improving. This pitcher has several faults. Are you able to recognize them? This video of a 14 year old high school freshman should get to asking the question - What would happen if this pitcher was never… watch the video.
Little League Pitching Mechanics - Why Videotaping Pitchers Every Year Is Crucial
by Dick Mills on April 30, 2009
In order for Little League or high school pitchers to continuously improve their pitching velocity and their pitching mechanics, videotaping is crucial. Videotaping may be the single most important tool for improving pitching mechanics and velocity while insuring that pitchers don't end up injured. This video demonstrates why not videotaping pitching mechanics keeps parents, coaches and players in the dark about… watch the video.
Pitching Mechanics - It’s The Sequence That Produces Force Not The Arm
by Dick Mills on April 27, 2009
Pitchers who want to create a better fastball must learn how to use their bodies so that the parts work in proper sequence to produce maximum force. This is why pitchers who are instructed to focus on the arm instead of the lower body first will not maximize their pitching velocity. The body produces velocity while the arm is simply… read more.
Pitching Mechanics - How Pitchers Can Improve Velocity And Control
by Dick Mills on April 23, 2009
The above video compares the pitching mechanics of a 15 year old high school freshman to a top major league starting pitcher. Improving pitching performance...mechanics, velocity, control while reducing the risk of injury is much easier when you know how to recognize and fix mechanical faults. Most pitchers can easily add 5-7 mph to their velocity by improving their pitching… watch the video.
Pitching Arm Injuries - What To Do When A Pitcher Gets A Sore Arm
by Dick Mills on April 13, 2009
What should parents do when their sons get a sore arm? Should they immediately take them to the doctor? What cuases sore arms? And what can they do to reduce the chances of it happening again? read more.
Why Long Toss Ruins Pitching Mechanics And Increases Arm Injuries
by Dick Mills on April 07, 2009
Long toss does not improve pitching velocity, arm strength or reduce the risk of arm injuries. Long toss instead encourages pitchers to waste time on an activity that clearly has no real benefit to improving pitching performance. The video above demonstrates and compares four critical positions that a pitcher must get his body into if he expects to maximize his… watch the video.
How To Teach Pitching Velocity To 9 Year Old Little League Pitchers In 15 Minutes
by Dick Mills on April 01, 2009
Many parents don't know how to teach pitching velocity to young Little League pitchers...even 9 year old pitchers. Most have been led to believe that beginner pitchers must first do pitching drills. Pitching drills, in fact, are a poor way to start teaching a pitcher how to pitch. Pitching drills are what produce slow and robotic pitchers. Because of pitching… watch the video.
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