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How To Video Tape A Bullpen For College Baseball Recruiters?

Mound presence, maturity and no wasted motion. If you're going to be putting together a baseball video of your pitching to send to college coaches, check out Coach Baker's post on the discussion forums here. Must read stuff for high school pitchers who want to pitch at the college level.

Posted by Steven Ellis on August 12, 2009 | Permalink
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A Simple Trick To Check Your Pitching Stride Length In Games

Was watching the Boston Red Sox host the Detroit Tigers tonight at Fenway. Thought it was interesting that the first thing Red Sox starter Brad Penny did when he got on the mound (before taking his warm-up pitches) was to measure out a distance in front of the rubber with his cleats where he wanted his stride to be -- and then mark it off with a line in the dirt.

I used to do this, too, when I pitched. I liked how it gave me a visual aid to shoot for with my stride. And it allowed me to check my stride length and where my foot was landing from time to time as the game progressed.

Perhaps something to consider doing the next time you pitch.

Posted by Steven Ellis on August 10, 2009 | Permalink
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Pitching Training: What To Focus On This Off-Season?

During your pitching training this off-season, it's important to remember that your legs are your best assets to a long, healthy and successful career. I strongly encourage you to focus some considerable attention on building strength, power and endurance in your lower body.

I'm talking about conditioning your lower body by doing ground-based lower body exercises, adding olympic lifts, stretching, etc. The ground-based part is important. We pitch on our feet, so you should train on your feet. Squats are better than seated leg presses. Lunges are better than seated leg extensions. You get the point.

Of course, all this is laid out for you in my baseball pitching workout program.

Posted by Steven Ellis on August 10, 2009 | Permalink
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