Breaking Free from "Feeling" Your Pitch

Inconsistent command and frustration result from relying on feeling rather than executing a proven process based on sound mechanics.

The Problem with "Feeling"

An unreliable feeling relies on intuition and makes delivery unpredictable.

Inconsistency struggles to maintain a high level of performance.

The Power of Mechanics

True pitching is about understanding and executing the correct movements, following a proven process.

The lower body is critical for generating power and accuracy by efficiently and consistently transferring energy.

A restricted movement that limits power and control is to land the front foot and then start the throwing motion.

The Pro Pitching Institute's Approach

The Institute's instruction focuses on creating a repeatable delivery by correcting movement and sequencing.

Proper mechanics and body awareness ensure a repeatable delivery.

Harnessing lower body power generates more speed and accuracy.

Target precision develops the ability to hit your target with precision and consistency.

Let's hear from you!

By following these tips and seeking guidance from Coach Skip Fast, you elevate your pitching game and achieve your full potential.

Coach Skip Fast
“Command by Choice, Not by Chance”
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

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Pitching Mechanics!

 

Back Knee Position

Starting slightly behind the back foot to allow for a powerful drive.

Your Back Knee starts slightly behind the back foot and allows for a powerful drive forward.

Weight Transfer

Shifting weight towards the back foot during the stride initiation.

Weight shifts towards the back foot as stride initiates facilitates a powerful drive and efficient energy transfer.

Glove Hand Position

Palm facing the body for balance and efficient energy transfer.

Glove Hand Palm is facing towards your body, helps maintain balance, and ensures a smooth transfer of energy.

Front Heel/Foot Position

Close to the back heel for a compact, powerful stance, with the front foot angled toward the target for stability.

Front stance is relatively close to the back heel, creates a compact, powerful stance, and a stable platform.

Crucial Common Mistakes

Shifting weights too early causes a loss of power/accuracy.

A long stride creates imbalance and decreased control.

Incorrect glove hand position hinders power and balance.

Let's hear from you!

By following these tips and seeking guidance from Coach Skip Fast, you elevate your pitching game and achieve your full potential.

Coach Skip Fast
“Command by Choice, Not by Chance”
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

Copyright © 2025, Pro Pitching Institute.

The Pitcher's Equation: How Power Meets Precision

The interplay between velocity and command in pitching!

Raw Power

Velocity is the speed of the pitch.

High velocity comes from your core rotating, making it hard for hitters to react.

Art of Control

Command is the ability to consistently throw pitches to specific locations within the strike zone or hit your spots.

Command allows for pitch manipulation and weak contact.

Synergy

Synergy—the combination of high velocity and excellent command —makes a pitcher extremely difficult to face.

Accuracy makes velocity far more dangerous.

Mechanics

Power generation starts in the lower body (the legs and hips), transferred through a strong core for balance/stability, and finalized with smooth, efficient arm action for both speed and accuracy.

Smooth mechanics make the above easy to produce.

Let's hear from you!

By following these tips and seeking guidance from Coach Skip Fast, you can elevate your pitching game and achieve your full potential.

Coach Skip Fast
“Command by Choice, Not by Chance”
https://propitchinginginstitute.com
856-524-3248
skip@propitchinginstitute.com
#ElitebyChoice

Copyright © 2025, Pro Pitching Institute.