Hey Justin, thanks for doing all of these videos, Ive been coaching my son since t-ball and I'm still learning great things from you now in 50/70 ball, keep up the great job!
Nice video! Have you ever considered videos with team drills? I coach my son using your vids but it's not easy incorporating them on a team scale. Any suggestions? Thanks
Yes. *Balance is key, coordination, and using your whole body. Maximizing your strength knowledge, arsenal, and speed. Mechanics !!!!!!! Thank you sir.
Brandon Fuhrer I just survived my first season of Minors baseball. it was fun, but developing pitchers at this age was a little rough. From my experience, I would say give yourself time to develop your pitchers. If you can have other coaches or volunteers do drills with the rest of the players, you can concentrate on hammering down pitching. Hope you had a great season!
Teaching pitching to kids is tough. I think its harder to teach kids how to pitch than to hit or field. From my experience as a coach you will always have one or two kids that are natural at it -- thank God. I taught my two sons how to pitch ever since little league. I found the simpler you can make it the better for them. Work on a couple of mechanic drills (which focus on the whole delivery), balance, and how to focus on the catcher glove when they are delivering the pitch (if their eyes are focused on a target the ball will naturally go close or dead-on to the target). Side note: my one son is a bit undersized for his age, I taught him the basics early on (which I explained previously) which then lead to teaching him a circle-change and a curve (which scares me a little because he loves that pitch). Now he can keep good hitters off balance.
Masahiro Tanaka does that and is very dominant doing that with the balance point you talked about in the first part of the video. But other than that good vid, and not trying to be mean
When your driving forward and the arm goes back, I have heard when in the leg kick and drawback with the ball in hand if you point the baseball at 2nd base before delivering the ball to home you will have better velocity and control compared to pointing the ball toward home, the argument is you are stronger with the arm in that config. which one do you prefer? I have also heard that keeping the arm to your side and not moving your arm until you have to throw it is better as well, what should your throwing arm configuration be while in the delivery?
I do not think you should focus on artificially showing the ball or pointing your fingers towards centerfield/2nd base. This verbal cue causes early pronation and is unnatural, dangerous and drastically increases the probability of elbow problems. Instead, focus on pointing your fingers towards the ground for as long as possible.
Ahh okay that makes sense, I have always been a top pitcher in my league the Detroit MSBL but in 2012 I was diagnosed with osteo-arthritis, bone on bone knee, I do not even care for the thought of a plastic and metal knee and have been trying the homeopathic way, but here is my problem, I used to have pinpoint control, but that has changed, I think it is the knee but I can still throw pretty hard and have a good breaking ball, but my control has gone to crap, I either throw about every 5th pitch very wide to a righty I am a lefty I've always started my windup on the right side of the rubber, as the middle and leftside feel foreign to me well, my control stinks these days I am either uncorking one way high and outside I assumed from flying open too soon but when I keep my right shoulder tucked in I seem to hold onto the ball for that split second to long and I throw way wild the other way, now I am an old fart play in a 55+ lg, so retiring is out of the question, I figure it must have something to do with my knee as even though I wear a light brace there is not much stability there, never had troubles like this until I hurt the knee, is there anyway I can straighten this out? Sorry so long. Greg
Hey! im a 13 year old pitcher, and i'm about 5'11. not bragging at all, i almost always throw strikes, honest. But i only throw about 65. which in my league, is about average. i really hate getting hit off of and recently i got line drives in the thigh. so i was wondering if you could make a video on how to finish off a pitching motion.because i really don't think i'm finishing off right, because i often have balls hit close to me. so i just don't think i'm finishing off my stance correctly. if you could help, them that would be great! thanks
Landon Duplechin I sure lots of people have offered advice. I recommend you start every other hitter with off speed/curve balls. You have to learn pitch sequences to throw off the hitters. My seven year old can hit a 70 mph fast ball!!!! Learn how to be a complete pitcher not just a flame thrower.
Landon Duplechin my son is also a 13 year-old pitcher. He too is tall, 6 feet. Throws around 70 and throws strikes. With the way bats are so hot now, pitching fast strikes is really dangerous. You've gotta start throwing offspeed pitches and using your accuracy to your advantage. Use the corners and up and down with your fastball. Keep em guessing with your offspeed stuff. Start with a change-up. Do this and I'll promise there'll be less liners. Also, practice ending each pitch in a defensive stance. Stay safe
I like this drill, but I don't think you should downplay the balance position so much. If it wasn't important, you wouldn't reference a balance point in your drill. You are right that pitchers do not pause to balance, but for young pitchers, learning balance before motion is an important step. I teach my pitchers to exaggerate balance, and then we speed up to the point you don't see the pause any more (like your video). I am going to try the towel with my kids today. Thanks
When u incorporate all 3 movements with this drill, wouldn't u want to do the toe tap, then the next 2 movements all in one fluid motion after doing the 3 phases seperately?
I would say the answer is yes. The pitching motion is not a series of breaks but one fluid motion. Coach Justin teaches a fluid motion in his drills. It might not seem like it because he breaks down the drill into several parts for better understanding. When he discusses a balance point he states that no pitcher stops to balance on one leg, it is a continuous and fluid movement. So the drill, after mastering it, should eventually be done as one complete and fluid motion.
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This drill changed my velocity a ton, I usually throw about 79... but after I can reach a top of 84. Thank you
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh
Bro been throwing 79 with bad form thats insane 😭
@@nepzski bros hating on a comment from 5 years ago, hope you find happiness soon
@@alecnalven7969 i am not hating 79 with bad form is amazing bro
@@alecnalven7969 he wasn’t hating he was saying that was a lot for bad form
Hey Justin, thanks for doing all of these videos, Ive been coaching my son since t-ball and I'm still learning great things from you now in 50/70 ball, keep up the great job!
Thanks so much Steve! I really appreciate that and I'm glad to hear the videos have been helpful!
Nice video! Have you ever considered videos with team drills? I coach my son using your vids but it's not easy incorporating them on a team scale. Any suggestions? Thanks
Yes. *Balance is key, coordination, and using your whole body. Maximizing your strength knowledge, arsenal, and speed. Mechanics !!!!!!!
Thank you sir.
this is awesome thanks
very good. thanks.
This will really help me. Thanks for the very detailed tutorial/howto!!!!
thanks Justin....good stuff
Thanks for all the great tips and workouts. They all helped me in the field
good one
Coach do you have a video on the five (6) steps of the pitching chain?
i learned so much thank you COACH
Good vid Justin. Thanks!
I like this. Thanks coach!
Good Job, Coach.
Hey Coach what do you recommend for catchers gear or accessories?
I would recommend Nike or Easton based on experience. Best mask is Easton. Pads probably Nike hope that helps!
Great videos!! Hey Justin what do you think a good pitching distance for youth batting practice is?
Thank you! I'd say about 40 feet would be good...
BaseballSecrets i have a question, me as a left handed pitcher if i do this drill everyday ill get stronger?
Good stuff coach.
Thanks Matt!
this is a good drill coach Justin
THANK YOU!
Great vid
I'm a little league coach, and this is my first year with player pitch. what do I need to do to get four or five boys ready as solid pitchers
Brandon Fuhrer I just survived my first season of Minors baseball. it was fun, but developing pitchers at this age was a little rough. From my experience, I would say give yourself time to develop your pitchers. If you can have other coaches or volunteers do drills with the rest of the players, you can concentrate on hammering down pitching. Hope you had a great season!
Teaching pitching to kids is tough. I think its harder to teach kids how to pitch than to hit or field. From my experience as a coach you will always have one or two kids that are natural at it -- thank God. I taught my two sons how to pitch ever since little league. I found the simpler you can make it the better for them. Work on a couple of mechanic drills (which focus on the whole delivery), balance, and how to focus on the catcher glove when they are delivering the pitch (if their eyes are focused on a target the ball will naturally go close or dead-on to the target).
Side note: my one son is a bit undersized for his age, I taught him the basics early on (which I explained previously) which then lead to teaching him a circle-change and a curve (which scares me a little because he loves that pitch). Now he can keep good hitters off balance.
Masahiro Tanaka does that and is very dominant doing that with the balance point you talked about in the first part of the video. But other than that good vid, and not trying to be mean
Nice
hey coach when I get tired I overthrow, any thoughts...
Do some conditioning
When your driving forward and the arm goes back, I have heard when in the leg kick and drawback with the ball in hand if you point the baseball at 2nd base before delivering the ball to home you will have better velocity and control compared to pointing the ball toward home, the argument is you are stronger with the arm in that config. which one do you prefer? I have also heard that keeping the arm to your side and not moving your arm until you have to throw it is better as well, what should your throwing arm configuration be while in the delivery?
I do not think you should focus on artificially showing the ball or pointing your fingers towards centerfield/2nd base. This verbal cue causes early pronation and is unnatural, dangerous and drastically increases the probability of elbow problems. Instead, focus on pointing your fingers towards the ground for as long as possible.
Ahh okay that makes sense, I have always been a top pitcher in my league the Detroit MSBL but in 2012 I was diagnosed with osteo-arthritis, bone on bone knee, I do not even care for the thought of a plastic and metal knee and have been trying the homeopathic way, but here is my problem, I used to have pinpoint control, but that has changed, I think it is the knee but I can still throw pretty hard and have a good breaking ball, but my control has gone to crap, I either throw about every 5th pitch very wide to a righty I am a lefty I've always started my windup on the right side of the rubber, as the middle and leftside feel foreign to me well, my control stinks these days I am either uncorking one way high and outside I assumed from flying open too soon but when I keep my right shoulder tucked in I seem to hold onto the ball for that split second to long and I throw way wild the other way, now I am an old fart play in a 55+ lg, so retiring is out of the question, I figure it must have something to do with my knee as even though I wear a light brace there is not much stability there, never had troubles like this until I hurt the knee, is there anyway I can straighten this out? Sorry so long. Greg
can you make a vid about learning to switch hit
Good idea! I can try to!
A lots of Japanese pitch do pause a balance point
Yesssss
how long should they do each drill
Thanks my grandson can use this for sure :-)
It's pretty good
Nolan Ryan style!
what do yo can say me to thorw more down?
BOOM!
BOOM!
It is good
👌
This is legit. As usual.
I like the drill but why separate them all when you could do all 3 in one pitching motion??
I feel like dividing the drill up helps the student focus on each step, ultimately helping bring them all together.
Hey! im a 13 year old pitcher, and i'm about 5'11. not bragging at all, i almost always throw strikes, honest. But i only throw about 65. which in my league, is about average. i really hate getting hit off of and recently i got line drives in the thigh. so i was wondering if you could make a video on how to finish off a pitching motion.because i really don't think i'm finishing off right, because i often have balls hit close to me. so i just don't think i'm finishing off my stance correctly. if you could help, them that would be great! thanks
Landon Duplechin I sure lots of people have offered advice. I recommend you start every other hitter with off speed/curve balls. You have to learn pitch sequences to throw off the hitters. My seven year old can hit a 70 mph fast ball!!!! Learn how to be a complete pitcher not just a flame thrower.
Landon Duplechin my son is also a 13 year-old pitcher. He too is tall, 6 feet. Throws around 70 and throws strikes. With the way bats are so hot now, pitching fast strikes is really dangerous. You've gotta start throwing offspeed pitches and using your accuracy to your advantage. Use the corners and up and down with your fastball. Keep em guessing with your offspeed stuff. Start with a change-up. Do this and I'll promise there'll be less liners. Also, practice ending each pitch in a defensive stance. Stay safe
The leg you push off the mound with should come around out by your front foot so you can be in fielder position.
Landon Duplechin nice dude
Just fucking throw with your arm idiot.
THIS IS AMAZING I PITCH A GAME AND DIDNT EVEN THROW ONE BALL not bragging just saying how amazing the drills were
I like this drill, but I don't think you should downplay the balance position so much. If it wasn't important, you wouldn't reference a balance point in your drill. You are right that pitchers do not pause to balance, but for young pitchers, learning balance before motion is an important step. I teach my pitchers to exaggerate balance, and then we speed up to the point you don't see the pause any more (like your video). I am going to try the towel with my kids today. Thanks
I agree balance is important! I see so many little league kids with horrible balance. I usually teach balance first.
When u incorporate all 3 movements with this drill, wouldn't u want to do the toe tap, then the next 2 movements all in one fluid motion after doing the 3 phases seperately?
I would say the answer is yes. The pitching motion is not a series of breaks but one fluid motion. Coach Justin teaches a fluid motion in his drills. It might not seem like it because he breaks down the drill into several parts for better understanding. When he discusses a balance point he states that no pitcher stops to balance on one leg, it is a continuous and fluid movement. So the drill, after mastering it, should eventually be done as one complete and fluid motion.
cool
saw this from diamond no ace anime lmaooooo
mavkor
It's daiya no eesu. :)
Yep old school drill which are usually the best! Loved that anime by the way.
And most of your pitches are high, high and in for a righty hitter and low and outside for a righty hitter. Tell me Im wrong lol
Some people just want to watch the world burn...
Watch it coach your back foot almost came off the ground before you released the towel 😆