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Phase III (mound 80-90%, off speed every 5th pitch, 10 from stretch)
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Phase IV (mound 90-100%. Off speed every 5th pitch, 20 from stretch)
Step 1 55 throws @ 60 Feet
Step 1 55 throws @ 60 Feet
Phase V (mound 100%, off speed every 3rd pitch, 25 from stretch)
Step 1 65 throws @ 60 Feet
Step 1 65 throws @ 60 Feet
Phase VI (mound 100%, off speed every 3rd pitch, 30 from stretch)
Step 1 75 throws @ 60 Feet
Step 1 75 throws @ 60 Feet
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RHH
Up Outer 1/2
Up & In
Low & Away
Down & In
Meat = Stay Away!
LHH
Up & In
Up Outer 1/2
Down & In
Low & Away
Meat = Stay Away!
Pitch Sequencing
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Pitch Sequencing:
Slants
High & In
Low & Out
High & Out
Low & In
Give Your Team a chance to win every ball game! Pitchers motto
Positive Checklist
Concentration
Mind Power (Positive thinking)
Confidence
Relaxation
Aggressiveness
Tempo (Comfortably quick)
Competition
Dream of a no hitter (VICTORY)
Stay within ability (What kind of Pitcher are you?)
Mechanics
Stance
-Athletic position with slight knee flexion (GunSlinger)
-Weight evenly distributed
-Glove = Fingers up/Pocket near face
Transfer
There are two basic aspects involved in controlling the running game:
1. Physical - Picks (3 Points), Stretch deliveries (Slide step), Variant Tempo
2. Mental Running Counts (Breaking ball counts), who runs, why they run; when to pick
when to pitch. (first threat runners, count runners, non-runners)
P.F.P.
1. Comebackers
2. Hurry Plays (ball moving, ball stopped)
3. Double play starts (1-6-3, 1-4-3, 1-2-3)
4. Flip plays
5. Pitcher / 1st Base communication (Any ball that will make 1B move right or on grass=P has
base)
6. Covering home plate on wild pitches/passed balls (Pre-pitch understanding)
7. Backing up bases (Pre-pitch understanding) 3B/Home
8. Pop-up responsibilities (Who has Priority?)
Classifying Hitters:
Body Type-Strong or weak
Stance-not as important unless outrageous setup
*Stride-where does his stride foot go (out, straight, in) where are his hands and body (body drift)
Approach- Swing plane (short, loop, long)
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Regardless of hitters weaknesses, you always want to pitch t your strengths first.
Get batters to swing at first pitch; 63% of ball put into play are outs. (Use the
Defense) (Expands zone for breaking balls) (Keeps pitch count down)
Remember: Longer Abs = More comfortable hitters!
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