by Brent Pourciau | Apr 16, 2009 | Pitching Articles
This question can stir up a big argument about the value of the pitching arm but there is only one answer. The pitching arm does not generate the velocity. It only guides the pitch. Therefore the pitching arm must follow the body and does not come into play until the...
by Brent Pourciau | Mar 22, 2009 | Pitching Articles
Most of the articles on this site pertain to pure pitching velocity but what is the value of top velocity when the pitcher can not locate his pitch accuracy? Zero is the answer. There is no value in pitching velocity that doesn't end in a strike. I have witnessed many...
by Brent Pourciau | Feb 10, 2009 | Pitching Articles
Is bad pitching mechanics a sign of poor awareness of movement or muscular weakness? Above average coordination takes fast twitch muscle strength. Fast twitch motor neurons recruit more muscle fibers. This means more control of the body and also more explosive power....
by Brent Pourciau | Jan 28, 2009 | Pitching Articles
Professional Baseball is full of hard-throwing tall pitchers. Long and slender pitchers who throw the mid to upper 90s like A.J. Burnett and Aroldis Chapman. At this moment, Major League scouts are combing the earth looking for these rare specimens. This is why it is...
by Brent Pourciau | Jan 18, 2009 | Pitching Articles
Ultimately, your pitching coach is your boss. If you piss him off, there is a good chance you may be out of a job. The problem is if he is a BAD pitching coach, he could jeopardize your career. It has happened many times before. The key is to keep the coach happy,...
