Take Command of the Mound - 4 Simple tips for Youth Baseball Pitchers
CoachMc writes "Pitchers should treat the mound like they own it. The youth baseball pitcher is setting the tone for the game and all eyes are upon him. The first thing a youth baseball pitcher should do when he takes the mound is let everyone know it his. Many parents and coaches are so concerned with winning, they forget something this simple that will grreatly enhance the youth baseball pitchers experience, development and maturity.Click Read More for 4 simple tips for youth baseball pitchers.
Here are 4 simple tips every pitcher should take before throwing the first pitch no matter when he comes into the game.
1) A youth baseball pitcher should first check the surface of the mound before he begins his warmup pitches. Is there any hole or rocks that could interfere with fielding the ball? Look to be sure and throw them out of the playing area if seen. Something this simple can turn a routine play into a hard one. Make sure you have a nice surface to work on.
2) Is the slope for your landing foot acceptable? If it is not it will affect the pitchers release point and ability to get the ball over the plate. We need strikes and balls put in play, not walks.
3) Is the rubber ok? Be sure the length and depth of the divot for your pivot foot are acceptable.(and they will be different for every youth baseball pitcher) they can greatly affect the pitchers balance and the pitcher will have problems right from the start.
4) When the youth baseball pitcher takes the mound and has done these
things, before he makes the first pitch to a batter, he should turn and
make sure all his defense is ready and in position. As they get older
and players know when to play for a right side ball or a left side
ball, he can even call defense(which means he is going to pitch and try
to get strikes toward that side).
Pitching is not only throwing fastballs and curveballs. Its about team
leadership and commanding the mound. If you start reviewing these
things with youth baseball pitchers you will see them develop more
confidence and a better attitude as they develop and mature.
Baseball Strength Training Systems. Elite Baseball Strength & Conditioning Information To Develop Dominant Power Pitchers And Explosive Home Run Hitters.
Dominant Power Pitching and Hitting!
