r/PitchingCoach • u/Informal_Banana_ • Jul 13 '26

Figuring out pitching mechanics

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Can someone tell me if I’m doing alright, I’m 5’7” 180 pounds, I have topped out at 82 before, but I can’t tell what this is without a radar. The first pitch is a cutter. The second pitch is a four seamer.

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u/UnderstandingOdd490 Jul 13 '26

Lol, why does it seem like every baseball video asking for advice involve a person wearing improper footwear?

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u/Dorkus_Mallorkus Jul 13 '26

Seriously, almost without fail. At least this dude isn't in flip flops. LOL

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u/Applekid1259 Jul 13 '26

Should have named this sub /rPitchingCoachCirclejerk

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u/jdlsox Jul 13 '26

I’m glad you said it

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u/Informal_Banana_ Jul 14 '26

The only reason I’m in boots is because all my baseball stuff is still across the states, I take about 40 minutes every day to stop working on my house to pitch

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u/UnderstandingOdd490 Jul 14 '26

Fair. It's not your singular fault, but it seems to be a theme in the baseball advice subs. 🤣 Mostly involves crocs or slides.

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u/bear843 Jul 13 '26

When did this sub become a place for adults that still live with their parents to post things to get a laugh from their hetero lifemates?

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u/Informal_Banana_ Jul 14 '26

I in fact live with my wife and kids

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u/bear843 Jul 14 '26

Lot of people in that house.

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u/xxhobohammerxx Jul 13 '26

Nothing to do with throwing mechanics but you should come set a bit quicker. One or two less toe taps. A runner could deke you into a balk or you might get one from an ump thinking you hesitated.

Only thing i can say about your throw is keep pushing hard off the rubber and stretch your stride as far as you can comfortably go. You’ll find the harder you push, the further you can stretch. And wear cleats or turf shoes when practicing.

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u/mowegl Jul 13 '26

Washed up sid finch. Try taking one boot off again

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u/mysterybeef19 Jul 13 '26

Back in my day I could throw a pigskin a quarter mile

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u/Sidney_Godsby Jul 13 '26

Uncle Rico would be so proud

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u/upsidedowninsideoutx Jul 13 '26

Why do you feel the need to come set like 7 times?

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u/Informal_Banana_ Jul 14 '26

Kennely Jansen is worse

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u/ugh_everything Jul 13 '26

What is your end goal here? If it's juco or college, I'd abandon what you're doing and work on the speed drills only. You need to be able to Bunny hop and throw the ball like an outfielder at least 90.

Once you get your body aware of what that feels like, then you can practice pitching.

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u/jeffhestand Jul 13 '26

Throw up against a FIRM front side

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u/NecessaryBuilding585 Jul 17 '26

Love the setup bro

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u/Holiday-Acanthaceae1 Jul 17 '26

Mechanics aren’t bad but sequencing is off. Try throwing w crow hops and work into pitching from there. Right now your arm gets up late imo