All these drills are designed to focus on a specific part of your pitch that you may be struggling to fix with your normal routine.
Sprinkle these drills in as needed, or even consider adding some in as part of your daily protocol if you see fit.
This is a VERY important video. So many of our issues later in the pitch can be fixed by improving your wind-up and load. This is a video to come back to again and again.
Pro-tip: Practice this in the mirror. A lot.
The Balance Drill is a great drill to help you with several issues. This drill helps you finish your pitch with power and precision while addressing common issues like posture, drag, and timing. Plus, it’s perfect for learning how to engage your front side effectively. The more you can finish your pitch the same, the more consistent you’ll be.
Goal is to build to at least 85% consistency with this.
While we don't use this drill often, it's a great one to improve body control. This drill forces the athlete to feel and stabilize their front side while teaching them to control their pelvis and trunk. It's also one of our primary tools for athletes working through a lower body injury who can’t push off the mound but still needs to practice.
The single leg, or flamingo, pitch can be a great to work on your push off. However, there are a lot of ways this can be done wrong, so to get the most out of it, you want to make sure you’re setting up and moving right!
Once you get a feel for the release, it’s time to move on to K’s. This can be a great drill, but it can also be a very difficult drill that doesn’t help at all. We cover all the things to focus on to make sure you get everything you can out of your K’s.
Your foundation starts with your feet. As we move on back to the mound, it’s important to make sure your stance is optimized for your line and power. We touch on all the key points to consider for choosing your stance.