Strategy

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Welcome to the tactical side of the circle, where pitching really gets fun! Gametime strategy is about translating your bullpen work into efficient outs. From pitch sequencing to effective velo and practicing pressure situations, this section will help you turn your pitches into weapons.

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Effective Velocity
Effective Velocity

EV has been around for a long time, but didn’t get talked about much until about 10 years ago. It’s a crucial concept to understand both for a pitcher and a coach to maximize the effectiveness of all your pitches.

It’s one of our favorite topics to talk about because you can do SO MUCH with it!!!

Change Up 101: Throw Aggressively
Change Up 101: Throw Aggressively

We all know that a good change up is a devastating pitch at any age. However, the vast majority of people don’t understand what a change up actually is or what makes one so devastating.

The earlier you can cement the right mindset with the pitch, the better it’s going to be. But that mindset is everything!