by Brent Pourciau | Jan 9, 2010 | Pitching Articles
We have all heard about the importance of momentum in pitching but do we really know what it means and how it works? Pitching velocity is a product of momentum and rotational torque. I believe that top velocity is achieved when both momentum and rotational torque...
by Brent Pourciau | Jan 5, 2010 | Pitching Articles
The definition of velocity from the University of Princeton's website is, "speed: distance travelled per unit time." If you have had at least one physics class you would know this but the problem is the conventional wisdom of baseball tells you to take a different...
by Brent Pourciau | Nov 18, 2009 | Pitching Articles
One of the main reasons a pitcher the size of Tim Lincecum, can generate as much pitching velocity as a pitcher as tall as Randy Johnson, is because of how his linear drive transfers into core torque. The pitching key to Tim Lincecum's ability to create optimal torque...
by Brent Pourciau | Oct 26, 2009 | Pitching Articles
Many Extreme Long Toss programs use what some call the "Pull Down Phase." This is because after throwing the ball 300 feet in an "Air it out" program, they then want you to pull down your delivery so you do not continue to launch the ball high as you move closer to 60...
by Brent Pourciau | Jun 17, 2009 | Pitching Articles
Why waste your time and money on pitching coaches and strength and conditioning when you can get all the velocity you want in the pitching velocity pill? Do you want to know what it is like to throw 90 plus mph? Do you want to dominate every batter you face? Do you...