Watch these with your player, then discuss how to leverage these tips and skills in practice, at home, and at games to build and practice solid fundamentals.Â
Check out a complete breakdown of pitching mechanics from coach Dan Blewett. Leverage the time markers to jump to specific sections for guidance on just that portion of the process.
Youth pitching mechanics take time to perfect, and the stride is a key part of a pitcher's delivery. Striding too far on either side of a straight line causes different problems - learn the pros and cons of each in this video.
Learning how to pitch from the stretch is critical for holding runners. Learn the easiest, simplest way to do the slide step without losing velocity or being too slow to the plate.