12 Things A Pitcher Can Do To Win More Games

1. Have good control. Get the first pitch over for a strike.

2. Know how to field your position.

3. Analyze hitters' strengths and weaknesses, but always throw your best pitch when in trouble.

4. Have confidence. Pitching with confidence can be learned, but you must work at it like any other pitching skill.

5. Stay in pitching shape. In other words, dedicate yourself to following a year-round strength and conditioning program that emphasizes power and flexibility.

6. Form good pitching practice habits. Practice how you want to perform in games. Take practices seriously and ALWAYS look to learn something new or do something better. You need to be your own coach and push yourself.

7. When throwing pitches, you need to pick out a spot and throw to it. In other words, throw with a purpose out there! Every pitch should be thrown with a purpose.

8. Communicate with your catcher. Understand him, and help him understand you so that you can be on the same page and work more efficiently.

9. Pitch a ball game. Don't  just be a thrower. Again, like mentioned in #7, throw every pitch with a purpose.

10. Back up all bases. Know where you're going before the pitch is delivered for various defensive situations.

11. Be sure to cover first base on infield hits to the right side of the infield. In other words, cover first base on balls his to the first base side of the infield that may pull your first baseman off the bag to make the play.

12. THINK! Be a thinking pitcher.