Pitching is hard. Pro baseball pitchers may paint the corners of the strike zone with fastballs nearing 100 mph, but no one develops that type of velocity and precision without first perfecting their mechanics. So how can you add life to your pitches and consistency to your location? In IMG Academy's baseball pitching drills video, former D1 coach Jeff Opalewski shares crucial lessons on every aspect of throwing, from footwork and shoulder rotation, to help you maximize your talent.
What You’ll Learn
In this video, you will be introduced to three baseball pitching drills for becoming a better pitcher. Watch how student-athletes perform each drill with instruction on stance, rotation, and shoulder separation to deliver pitches with power and intent.
The video breaks down all that can be gained from three specific pitching drills:
- Step Back Pivot Pick
- Janitor Throw
- Step Back Throw
The Step Back Pivot Pick drill focuses on hip and shoulder separation, which is vital to the pitch delivery.
The Janitor Throw drill helps pitchers optimize their lower-body mechanics.
The Step Back Throw builds upon the Janitor Throw.
Watch the Video
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