Learning Pitching: How To Become Your Own Pitching Coach

The surest way to achieve your baseball pitching goals is to learn to be your own coach. The first step in this process is acquiring a thorough understanding of pitching mechanics and the pitching delivery. If becoming a major league pitcher is your goal, you need to prepare like one by developing a good work ethic and habits.

Don't take shortcuts to developing your pitches; take the time to learn to throw properly and use your pitches effectively. On the other hand, don't overdo it. Stick with the mechanics that work for you. Don't change your mechanics to try to copy Tim Lincecum's or Ben Sheets' or any other pitcher who happens to be the flavor of the month -- it's a losing battle. This type of player makes himself think of too many things at once, becomes confused, and can damage his performance.

A basic understanding of pitching mechanics is all that is necessary to put you on the road to solving your own problems and coaching yourself. Work to perfect your mechanics from that standpoint and you will be successful.