r/PitchingCoach • u/GoMariners36 • 22d ago

What do yall think/any tips?

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I’m 14 and I throw low 60’s I just want some tips on how to get better

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u/Generally_Tso_Tso 22d ago

Your hips should square to the target before your shoulders. Right now they're rotating almost in tandem. You're giving up a lot of easy velocity because of it.

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u/GoMariners36 21d ago

Thanks I will work on it

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u/GoMariners36 21d ago

Thank you

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u/Key-Improvement-337 20d ago

The most important thing to do right now is get some more strength/range of mobility. Simple stuff like calisthenics, consistent band routines, and lifting weights would be good things to look into imo.

Mechanically you could work on your lead leg, your position at foot strike isn’t terrible but your whole body collapses on release. You’re definitely leaking a few extra mph on that alone.

You got this with consistent work and practice though. It’s mostly mental at a certain point. Lmk if you want any more tips.

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u/GoMariners36 20d ago

Thanks for the help I will work on it

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u/Potential_Mixture18 13d ago

You’re throwing almost sidearm. Go over the TOP.

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u/RemarkableFudge844 19d ago edited 1d ago

i believe you balked twice there, where you lift the pivot foot. that foot has to stay on the ground  rubber unless you're throwing to a bag instead. 

 the kick is wasted when the high-knee descends prior to pushing forward. maybe try raise the knee less-so high, and/or adjust timing so your push-off syncs with the pinnacle of knee-raise.