Inverted W and Upright Rows
Sometimes the world of baseball can be so traditional, it can’t see or fix problems that can and have been corrected in the real world. Today I want to look at accepted throwing techniques and how similar they look compared to exercises athletes avoid.
Fastballs, Fastballs, Everywhere
I love watching pitchers light up the radar gun. But it drives me crazy when pitchers fall in love with the ol’ numero uno… especially when hitters’ bats are telling them it ain’t so hot.
Wild Slide Step Myths
Mitch Williams makes it very clear that he absolutely hates the slide step. I couldn’t disagree more. Here’s what Mitch had to say, and of course, why I know he’s completely wrong.
Lincecum’s Delivery at 1000fps
Tim Lincecum has a pitching delivery is one that is hotly debated whether or not it is the correct way throw a baseball. I don’t agree with most of it, but when viewing his arm action at 1000fps, he demonstrates what an arm should do (once it’s in position to do so).
A Helmet for Pitchers: Part Two
Forget the “juiced bats” and the pitches out over the plate. The big reason why pitchers get hit with come-backers has to do with where they are when they finish their pitch… which is also a position that coaches actually teach!
