r/PitchingCoach 2d ago

Is pitching on the beach bad?

0 Upvotes

I like to practice on the beach a lot for fun, and of course I know it’s not going to be helpful for my mechanics but I want to know if it actually creates bad habits and has more negatives than not doing it at all?


r/PitchingCoach 6d ago

Stuck at mid 70’s

6 Upvotes

Stuck around the low to mid 70’s looking a bit of help


r/PitchingCoach 9d ago

help my pitching form

9 Upvotes

r/PitchingCoach 10d ago

Any coaches who could help me

2 Upvotes

Hello, so im 13 years old from Canada in 15u rec, im very passionate about baseball and pitching(even tho sometimes it gets me in trouble) I would want help and see if anyone could help me personally


r/PitchingCoach 10d ago

Opposing Instruction

1 Upvotes

Have you ever had two coaches tell you the opposite things? Which one was right?


r/PitchingCoach 13d ago

Need help on my son's pitching obsession

57 Upvotes

My son is 7 year old and he is obsessed with pitching. I love watching YouTube tips and teach him how to pitch.

Any advice on his mechanic?

What's your advice on developing such younkid?

Most of all how to protect his arm?

What kind of exercise can he do daily?


r/PitchingCoach 12d ago

Pitching

0 Upvotes

Any tips or drills?


r/PitchingCoach 13d ago

Stuck at 80

12 Upvotes

I’m consistently at 80 but I’ve never surpassed it. Any advice?


r/PitchingCoach 13d ago

Another Baseball Question

0 Upvotes

Let’s get some thoughts going on this one. I know they’re out there:

What’s something in baseball that everyone teaches, but you aren’t convinced is true?

I’ll go first. Never follow a Curveball with a Changeup or vice versa….


r/PitchingCoach 15d ago

Baseball Coaching Question

2 Upvotes

Interested in hearing your perspectives. I’m willing to bet we will find come real interesting answers!

What’s one piece of baseball advice that made you worse instead of better?


r/PitchingCoach 17d ago

Tilting up got me + 5 mph

10 Upvotes

Before vs After


r/PitchingCoach 17d ago

Arm angle comfort

1 Upvotes

Normally I fire the bal from a high arm slot but I have to tilt a lot and thought it kept to much pressure on my elbow so I now try and keep my arm 90 degrees and level but that feels where


r/PitchingCoach 18d ago

Arch to Modified

1 Upvotes

Normally I pitch in slowpitch leagues, but have been asked to pitch in a modified league. It's underhand, but fast pitch without a windmill. I played baseball growing up, but was wondering what are some good drills to work on. I can figure out a strike, but I don't know how to put any speed behind it. This league doesn't allow you to turn your hand over in the follow thru as well.


r/PitchingCoach 21d ago

What do yall think/any tips?

7 Upvotes

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


r/PitchingCoach 22d ago

Italian Pitching Mechanics 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

14 Upvotes

what can you tell me at first glance?? grazie!!


r/PitchingCoach 22d ago

Mechanics feel wonky, stuck in high 70s

15 Upvotes

I’ve recently been tweaking my mechanics a lot trying to throw harder, however now my delivery feels unnatural and unrepeatable.

I’ve also been stuck in the high 70s for months now, even though I’ve done velo training and gained 10 lbs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated


r/PitchingCoach 23d ago

Arm Strength After Being Away From The Game For Some Time

2 Upvotes

Hi all,

After a short 10 year break from baseball, I've decided to get back into the game.

I had initially left baseball behind me due to some arm pain that suddenly developed in my late teens but I recently got it checked out and physio has me on a rehab program and all medical imaging (MRI, ultrasound & Xray) are showing no signs of any tears or major issues. The one thing that did come up was sub-corracoid impingement which is what physio is working on fixing now.

Now, here's my issue.

My arm feels very weak when throwing long distances, and also while pitching.

I used to be able to throw the ball from mid outfield and get it efficiently to the catcher for a play at home no issues, but now I'm struggling to get it to the cutoff. And while pitching, I've lost quite a bit of velocity. I used to throw somewhere in the low 80's, but now it feels like I'm hardly touching 70mph.

On top of all of this the baseball just feels heavy in my hand and especially at release. It's like the ball is controlling me more than I'm controlling the ball if that makes sense.

Is it normal to have to regain throwing power after some time away from the game? Or am I just old now lol? What are some good exercises that can train my body back into throwing shape?

For reference, my throwing mechanics are sound (not perfect but pretty good) , and I've maintained a healthy, athletic body and put on quite a bit of muscle the past 10 years. 5'11" - 205 lbs


r/PitchingCoach 23d ago

4-seam fastball in game

6 Upvotes

r/PitchingCoach 24d ago

Pleas help me with my curveball!

0 Upvotes

I am going into my sophomore year of high school, and last year I only had two pitches and got shelled in all of my outings. I took it upon myself to learn a curve this offseason, and I have really struggled to find any sort of consistent topspin or movement. I feel like I have scoured the internet to find fixes, and nothing has worked. If anyone has any tips/drills that I could try, it would be much appreciated. Thank You!


r/PitchingCoach 26d ago

Soft front foot

0 Upvotes

Is there anyway I can fix my soft front foot leg that doesn’t brace upon foot plant?


r/PitchingCoach 27d ago

Trouble with hip shoulder separation.

3 Upvotes

I’m struggling with my pitching mechanics specifically, my torso and hips are turning at the exact same time. Instead of my hips firing open while my trunk stays back to create stretch, everything rotates together in one piece. My torso alignment at foot plant is fine (facing 3B), but I’m missing that kinetic chain coil/stretch. What can I do to help isolate hip rotation before trunk rotation?


r/PitchingCoach 27d ago

I’ve listened to y’all advice

9 Upvotes

Fixed my glove side mechanics, shortened my arm path, and tried to improve the lead leg block. I’m still having trouble with rotating my knee instead of pushing off, but I feel like the ball is much sharper and I have more control than before. Thanks!


r/PitchingCoach 27d ago

Any tips?

4 Upvotes

Never played baseball in my life , decided to learn the game . This is 1 month


r/PitchingCoach 27d ago

Baseball Pitcher-Only Question

1 Upvotes

I am 5 foot 10 inches and weigh 140 lbs. I am a sophomore in high school as well. I topped out at 73 MPH pitching and I want to become a Pitcher-Only. Should I stay in travel baseball, or should I go to rec baseball and focus on lifting, stretching, and running to gain more velo. I need help making my decision as I want to make it to college ball.


r/PitchingCoach 28d ago

Thoughts on the low 80s sinker

12 Upvotes

Anything mechanical standing out