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.
Weighted Bats Have Proven Not To Work—Just Like Weighted Balls
by Dick Mills on November 16, 2004
Youth Strength Training And Baseball Pitching Performance
by Dick Mills on November 16, 2004
Baseball Pitching Strength Training Advice From Former Minor Leaguer
by Dick Mills on November 15, 2004
The Strength Coach—Your Boy—End Of Baseball Pitching Career!
by Dick Mills on November 15, 2004
What’s Wrong With Baseball Pitchers Using Weighted Vests
by Dick Mills on November 15, 2004
It’s Difficult To Fight Baseball Pitching Beliefs About Weight Training
by Dick Mills on November 15, 2004
Here's the study that proves why weight training does not improve pitching velocity or performance in baseball pitchers. read more.
Baseball Pitching Mechanics—Should You Just Let Stride Length Happen?
by Dick Mills on November 15, 2004
Red Sox In The 67 Series Meant Better Treatment For Me In The Army
by Dick Mills on November 15, 2004
When the Red Sox were in the 1967 World Series, I had just finished my second half season of pro ball in Greenville, SC. And as soon as the baseball season was over I had to perform my six months active duty in the Army at Fort Dix New Jersey. Winter as an infantryman in the Northeast. But better than… read more.
Do Baseball Pitchers Really Push Off The Rubber?
by Dick Mills on November 15, 2004
You will find many articles online…even from former professional pitchers who try hard to make the case that you must push off the rubber to gain velocity. I understand what they are trying to say but do others understand it. And do they make it clear for those reading it exactly how to execute this pushing off the rubber? read more.
Baseball Pitching Magic Bullets—Are They A Smokecreen For Not Understanding Mechanics
by Dick Mills on November 15, 2004
Weighted baseballs have been around for over 30 years with little interest or success. They resurfaced a few years ago mainly because of the internet. For the unknowing, the appear to be an easy sell. And yet their is no known reason based on sports science principles as to why they could possibly work to produce more velocity. read more.
Baseball Pitching Velocity
by Dick Mills on November 13, 2004
Welcome to my blog. Why do I call myself "the baseball pitching rebel?" Because I simply do not agree with the majority of current baseball pitching methodology on pitching mechanics, how to best train a pitcher and many other areas of pitching performance enhancement such as how to develop better command of pitches. read more.
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