7 baseball pitching drills for better success

There are innumerable pitching drills to use, but a few pitching drills covering the key points should be emphasized in practice.

Balance point drill
The pitcher brings his front knee up and stops at the balance point, holding it for five seconds.

Weight-shift drill
From the first balance point, the pitcher throws his hip, lowers his leg in a controlled fashion and lands in the cocked position.

Hand break drill
Start with the hands together and practice synchronizing the raising of the glove-hand elbow and the throwing hand into the cocked position.

Kneeling drill
Kneel down and throw to a partner, practicing bending at the waist.

Lead leg brace drill
Kneel down and go through the throwing motion. When the arm is about to release the ball, brace the front leg and stand upright and throw. Bend over the waist with a good follow through.

Hand speed drill
Start with the stride already taken. Perform the hand break and accelerate the hand after reaching the cocked position.

Back up bases drill
The pitcher stands at the mound, and then breaks to back up either third or home. A coach throws a ball to the appropriate base, the fielder lets it go, and the pitcher has to practice backing up the play.