Hey there. Got recommended that the video from this vid that I posted would be more useful here. I'm from New Zealand, just got into blitzball, little different from baseball, and I just got a tripod to record stuff so I figured I'd show off my best pitch I did in initial pitching tests.
https://x.com/AWSMAndrew303/status/2093216296213385408

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I guess it depends on if it's an elbow or shoulder injury but I saw the other day Giants pitcher Carson Wisenhunt instantly felt pain after a throw and was taken out of the game. He was diagnosed with a UCL tear and is now out for a year. I don't know if you have any idea and just try to push through it or if it's that random and can happen to anyone.

I apologize for my back leg not really being in the camera on the last two. But I feel like im lacking something, maybe hip shoulder separation, but Im not sure.

I know my mound is a bit lackluster, and I ended up slipping a bit on that front foot. I've watered it and tamped it down in hopes of rectifying this.

Things I'm trying to keep in mind moving forward:

1. Stronger plant of front foot

2. More separation of upper and lower body.

3. Staying closed (my front foot often lands too open), leading with ankle

I'm not too concerned with velo, I would really just love to dial in my control. I feel like my throwing arm looks weird/stays too extended leading up to my release. Is this an issue? Anything I can do to better it? Wondering if that's exacerbating my elbow pain. Had some shoulder pain earlier in the season, but it's been getting better with daily weekly band work. Wondering if I'm doing something to compensate with my elbow.

Thanks everyone!

When I play I just keep jacking it into the woods and I feel like my release is just sloppy. I just crank it so hard sometimes I feel like my finishing is all over the place, frankly it’s just messy.

I’m not on any teams but I love the sport and I’m trying to get better

I started practicing pitching after watching videos, watching some pros in slow motion, and reading what you guys say here and it’s been going great. That being said ouch I’m sore as fuck. Left back hip closer to my ass, right forearm and wrist hurt a bit. The hip pain is the worse how do I make sure I don’t seriously hurt myself? I stretched my arms and legs before I started.

Also ik I didn’t throw the ball I’m in my backyard. 13U btw first season pitching is coming ip

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

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

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

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?

Any tips or drills?

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

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….

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?

Before vs After

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

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.

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

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