Learn to teach pitching with effective coaching techniques and an easy-to-follow plan for your beginning pitcher. Covers all from mechanics to arm care to pick-offs to mental strategy. Author Dan Keller has been teaching pitching for more than 20 years and is founder of Lifeletics Baseball, an academy designed to teach youngsters success in the game and in life. 275 pages. 8.75" x 5.375".
Bennett’s follow-up to "Pitching From the Ground Up." A comprehensive collection of drills to develop and enhance all basic skills essential to successful pitching. 136 pages. By Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: Book
For all ages. Diagrams show exactly how ideal mechanics are achieved, and plentiful photos of Big League pitchers demonstrate this information in action. Easy reading. Great visual guide. 76 pages. By Tom House and Paul Reddick. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: Book
Larry Monroe, White Sox VP of major league scouting and former White Sox pitcher, offers the most significant and sought-after hints, tips, and secrets from his nearly 30 years of experience with the majors. This concise and easy-to-read manual will help make pitchers as consistent and effective as possible. Covers pitching power, delivery mechanics, delivery flaws and staying healthy, how to practice, the thinking game, and balance. Includes a remarkable chapter on the various pitches (fastball, curveball, change-up, slider, split-finger fastball), with photographs, detailed descriptions, and hints for each pitch. Great for coaches, parents, and players. 2004. 77 pages. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate / TYPE: Book
Invaluable insights and effective techniques for every coach, parent of a pitcher, and pitchers themselves at all competitive levels. 223 pages. By Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: Book
A detailed study of the factors involved in successful pitching. Each factor is broken down and explained in simple, easy-to-understand language. Many drills to review proper mechanics. Topics include importance of mechanics, signature factors, wind-up checklist, position on the rubber, developmental drills and delivery factors like front-arm action and follow-through. 76 minutes. By George Horton. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: DVD
A compilation of drills to develop youth players. All positions included! Easy viewing! In simple to understand language, the DVD covers topics like pitching drills, fundamentals of fielding ground balls, first base play, middle infielder play, third base play, outfield play, fielding drills and coaching pointers. Great overview for the defensive side of the game. 55 minutes. By Dave Altopp. CATEGORIES: Pitching, Fielding / LEVEL: Beginner / TYPE: DVD
A step-by-step overview of how to coach a pitcher to throw basic types of pitches. Reviews strategies of when to throw different pitches. The grip, arm action, arm speed and other body mechanics for each kind of pitch are demontrated.
Types of Pitches Covered include: * Fastballs - Four-seam fastball and Two-seam across fastball * Breaking pitches - ¾ curveball, downer curveball, cut fastball (slider), knuckle fastball
Plus instruction on: * When to throw each type of pitch * Hitting the target * Drills to develop breaking pitches
Full review of the proper mechanics required to become a great pitcher. Each phase of the pitching sequence is explained and demonstrated in a simple to understand manner. Topics include the downhill plane, pitching sequence, rocker step, balance position, hand separation, the glide and stride toward home plate, the power position, the pitch, follow-through, and pitching out of the stretch. 85 minutes. By Jerry Weinstein. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate / TYPE: DVD
This DVD features a series of 25 dry-run drills that are designed to develop the key factors in volved in each phase of sound pitching mechanics. Topics include push-off drill, stride-foot drill, balance-hop drill, leg-lift drill, arm-lift drill, chest drill, chin-up drill, eyes drill, heel-over drill, trajectory drill, rotation drill, pads-for-stride drill, target-catch drill and goal-post drill. For pitchers who want to take their game to the next level. 55 minutes. Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: DVD
This videotape features a full review of the proper mechanics required to become a great pitcher. Each phase of the pitching sequence is explained and demonstrated in a simple to understand manner. Topics include the downhill plane, pitching sequence, rocker step, balance position, hand separation, the glide and stride toward home plate, the power position, the pitch, follow-through, and pitching out of the stretch. 85 minutes. By Jerry Weinstein. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate / TYPE: VHS
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This video explains why it is not an individual’s absolute strength that is important when pitching a baseball; rather, it is his functional strength, because pitchers are only as strong as their body’s weakest link. In a clear, easy-to-understand manner, Coach Tom House -- who pitched for 13 years in the majors and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the ABCA -- demonstrates on-the-field training protocols that are designed to build throwing strength and endurance and to minimize a pitcher’s risk of being injured—while maximizing his competitive edge.
Among the topics covered: * Loosening up * Flex-T carioca * Form-jog posture * Integrated flexibility * Side-ups * Resistance readiness * External resistance * Upper-body work * Trunk stabilization * Meaning of the workout * Speed and anaerobic activity * The new paradigm * Bottom line * Wrap-up
A compilation of drills to develop youth players. All positions included! Easy viewing! In simple to understand language, the DVD covers topics like pitching drills, fundamentals of fielding ground balls, first base play, middle infielder play, third base play, outfield play, fielding drills and coaching pointers. Great overview for the defensive side of the game. 55 minutes. By Dave Altopp. CATEGORIES: Pitching, Fielding / LEVEL: Beginner / TYPE: VHS
Invaluable insights and effective techniques for every coach, parent of a pitcher, and pitchers themselves at all competitive levels. 58 minutes. By Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: VHS
This videotape features a detailed study of the factors involved in successful pitching. Each factor is broken down and explained in simple, easy-to-understand language. Many drills to review proper mechanics. Topics include importance of mechanics, signature factors, wind-up checklist, position on the rubber, developmental drills and delivery factors like front-arm action and follow-through. 76 minutes. By George Horton. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: VHS
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How Bats are Made Choosing the Right Bat 'Little League Elbow' - Prevention and Cure Tommy Lasorda Interview "When I Was a Kid": Rookie of the Year Todd Hollandsworth 10 Year Old AAU National Championship Pitching Tips Baseball Safety Study Parents: Do You Push Your Kid Too Hard? Card Collecting Test: Louisville Slugger TPX C405
Off-Season Pitching Program The Blast Hitting System "When I Was a Kid": Darin Erstad Weight Training for High School-Age Players Fielding Footwork for Ages 5-8 Hitting the Low Pitch Staying Closed; Hit Hard! Collecting Record Breaker's Cards Product Test: DeMarini 'Double Barrel' Bat
We Test the New High School Bats - Which is Best? Holiday Gift Buyers Guide "When I Was a Kid": Chicago's Kerry Wood One Player's Journey From Little League to the College World Series All 2000 Youth League Championships A High School Pitcher Learns How Its Done in The Pros Rating the Energy Drinks Playing First Base
5 Rules of Perfect Pitching The True Story of Wee Willie Keeler "When I Was a Kid": Eric Karros Collecting Autographed Cards Building Explosive Power! Hit the Dirt Safely! - How to Slide 2001 new Equipment Buyers Guide Manhattan Wildcats Youth Club Team Creatine: Yes or No? Product Test: Zooka Pitching Machine
What the Scouts Look For: Position Players Batting Stance: Improve Yours for Success! "When I Was a Kid": Alex Rodriguez Hustle: The One Thing You Can Always Do Right Truth About Smokeless Tobacco Pitcher's Attitude Staying In a Hitting Groove Boiling Springs Bulldogs Club Team! Product Test: Armé Arm Exerciser
What the Scouts Look For: Pitchers How to Overcome Fear of the Ball "When I Was a Kid": Jason Kendall Pitchers: Importance of Great Mechanics Building Your Core Power Super Series Baseball of America Inside-out Hitting Baserunning Product Test: MetalWood Bats
Pitchers: How to Field Your Position "When I Was a Kid": Tino Martinez How's Your Baseball Attitude? Take our Test! Speed Training - Faster Means More Hits, More Plays! PONY Baseball Celebrates 50 Years! Three Consecutive AAU Championships For These Kids! Hitting Training With the Tee Product Test: Akadema Reptilian Glove
5 Hitting Secrets! Plus Break-in Tips The Number One Mistake in Pitching "When I Was a Kid": Craig Biggio How to Take Great Baseball Action Photos! Pro Bullpen Warmup A Young Man's Lesson in Humility How Do You Track Fly Balls? Coaches: When to pull your pitcher Collecting Autographs at the Ballpark Tested: Bushnell Speedster Speed Gun
One of the Nation's Most Winning Youth Teams Reveals Secret for Success Baseball Slang 101 "When I Was a Kid": Rookie of the Year Paul Lo Duca Pitcher's Special Warmup can Add Pitches to Your Game! Using the Batting Tee to become Terrific! Want a College Scholarship? How to Get Recruited Collecting Future Hall of Famers Fielding Tips
Holiday Gift Guide Edition World Series Recaps for Little League, Pony, and Cal Ripken Baseball Paintin' the Black: Learning How to Pitch to Corners Hitting Workout for the Off-season "When I Was a Kid": Shannon Stewart Ten Rules To Follow When Dealing With Umpires Adopting a Bunting Style Bobblehead Mania! Parents: Raising a Good Sport
Pitch Like a Pro: Discovering the Arm Circle Agility Drills for Position Players The Most Fun MLB Ballparks "When I Was a Kid": Adam Kennedy Avoiding Elbow Injuries Parents: Teachable Moments
Nine of the Coolest Youth Fields in America Hitting and Pitching with Balance Team Story: North Alabama Vipers "When I Was a Kid": Sean Burroughs Pitching with Perseverance Throwing Accuracy Drill
Perfecting Your Hitting Practice “When I Was a Kid”: Pat Burrell How to Build a Cannon Arm! Holiday Gift Buyer’s Guide ‘04 League Champions Playing First Base
Beaver Valley Baseball: How a small town tournament team competes at the national level “When I Was a Kid”: St. Louis Cardinals’ Jeff Suppan Pitchers: How to shut down your opponent’s running game Strength and Conditioning for Youth Ball Players Catchers: Blocking the Plate Fielders’ drill for accurate throws across the diamond Hitters: How to get YOUR pitch Collecting Boston Red Sox stuff
How to Hit the Other Way “When I Was a Kid”: Brian Roberts 9U USSSA Champs High School Baseball Academy Pitchers’ Rule of 10 Tested: Line Drive Laser Trainer
How to Meet Your Favorite Player "When I Was a Kid": Jamie Moyer Secret of Strong Throws! '06 Equipment Buyer's Guide Caring for Your Kids' Eyes Pitching
Richmond Reds 12U travel team "When I Was a Kid": Chipper Jones Saving Young Arms: The New Pitch Count "The Secret to Good Hitting... " How to get a good pitch to hit Playing the age-old game of pepper Inside Stuff On Pitching Collectors: Beware of historic fakes!
12U Manhattan Eagles soar from New York City! "When I Was a Kid": Tony Clark The Ripken Experience - The latest super baseball tournament facility! Hitting With 2 Strikes - Do you know how to be more successful? Forget the Curveball! Fixing Your Stance to Improve Hitting Power What is a "Prospect"?
Pitching to Location! "When I Was a Kid": Jimmy Rollins 13u Cyclones blow Away 11 Tournaments Building Hand Strength for Power Parents: Coaching Your Own Kid Dealing with Abrusive Coaches Arm Prep: Beginning and Intermediate Levels Card Collecting: Buying Packs vs. Singles
Add More Power to Your Swing! "When I Was a Kid": Ben Johnson 2007 Baseball Equipment Buyers' Guide Coaches: How to Communicate with Your Players Baseball the British Way! Playing Better This Season Pitching Like Maddux Mental Steadiness Collecting Japanese Stars
Knuckle Ball Revealed! "When I Was a Kid": John Lackey Angel in the Infield: The first foreign team in the Little League World Series! Pre-Game Snacks Bunting Pitching Mechanics Hitting: Stay in the Zone Is that Autograph Real?
ALL-STAR TIPS! Brandon Webb: How to Throw an Awesome Changeup Derek Jeter: 4 Steps to Shortstop Greatness Ken Griffey Jr: 5 Ways to Develop More Power When I was a Kid: Jason Varitek Going for Gold - an Interview with US Olympic Coach Davy Johnson Newly expanded Game Room - puzzles, brain teasers and quizzes! Coaches' Clinic: 11-step Safety Checklist
COMING THROUGH IN THE CLUTCH! Michael Young: 5 Tips to Become a Clutch Hitter Chad Cordero: 5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Great Closer Ivan Rodriguez: How to Make 'the Play at the Plate' When I Was a Kid: Ryan Howard 5 Steps to Get Recruited by a College Program Newly expanded Game Room - puzzles, game teasers and quizzes! Youth Team Profile: Maryland's 13U Bethesda/Chevy Chase Bulldogs Youth Team Profile: Hudson Valley (N.Y.) Renegades Coaches' Clinic: Outfield Throwing Drill & King of the Hill Fun Food & Fitness
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! A review of all the exciting World Series played this summer in youth baseball.
PLUS! LANCE BERKMAN on hitting with RISP JOHAN SANTANA on delivering the perfect pitch TROY TULOWITZKI on improving your range at shortstop BRAD LIDGE - When I was a Kid
AND! * How to choose the right bat * How to rid yourself of an uppercut swing
Jam-packed with tips on improving your game! * Jimmy Rollins' 4 tips on hitting lead-off * Strategies for hitting with 2 strikes * How to hit the outside pitch * ROOKIE CLUB: Check your batting stance * Vernon Wells' 6 tips for improving your outfield play * MLB coaching advice? Play more positions * TRIPLE A SQUAD: Mastering the Double Play * Roy Oswalt: How to pitch the Big Game * Are you mentally tough? How to sharpen your mind. * HOT PROSPECTS: Off-season arm conditioning * TRIPLE A SQUAD: Pre-season pitching cheat sheet * How to make your high school team this spring * Profile: USA Select Baseball heads to the Dominican * When I Was a Kid: Kerry Wood
What will it be like to go to the World Series 25 years from now?
Read All About It In This Issue!
OFFENSE! * BRIAN ROBERTS: Tips for Switch-Hitting * 20-Point Checklist to Become a Great Hitter by Former Arizona State Superstar Jeff Phelps * ROOKIE CLUB: Preparation for Success
DEFENSE! * TORII HUNTER: How to Improve Your Centerfield Game * Confidence of a Middle Infielder * ROOKIE CLUB: Throwing with Accuracy
PITCHING! * MARK BUERHLE: How to Master Command of Your Pitches * 3 Areas to Focus on for Next Spring * AAA SQUAD: The Changeup: A Key Part to Your Pitching Arsenal
STRATEGY! * The Mental Game - Ingredients to Peak Performance Explained * The Circle of Change - Make the Most of Your On-Deck Appearance
PLUS! * When I Was A Kid: SCOTT ROLEN * Coaches Clinic - Teaching Kids How to Take an Inside Pitch Fearlessly * In The Stands - Dealing with Problem Parents * Cracker Jacks and Wireless Apps -- What will it be like to watch the World Series in a baseball stadium 25 years from now?
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