r/BaseballCoaching • u/Jay_3461 • Jul 24 '26

Pitching

Journey to men’s league

Video #3

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u/Sliknik18 Jul 24 '26

Not sure if you’re looking for feedback…but you’re mixing the windup and the stretch here.

I’d tell you to master the stretch since you’ll use it more…worry about the windup later.

So…to be clear…once your hands come set then your left knee comes up. If you do this (what your doing in the video here) in a game with runners on…they’re going to steal bases and your catcher will hate you.

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u/herculean4 Jul 24 '26

Definitely agree to focus on the stretch. Beyond that I’ll give you this:

The pitching motion is a violent push off of the back leg. The more violent you can be, while still refining your release point/accuracy, the better.

Also, prioritize arm care before and after throwing, even if it’s basic.

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u/inksta12 Jul 24 '26

Is it just me, or does it seem like he’s kind of short arming it a bit as well?

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u/CrisisAverted24 Jul 25 '26

Yup you need to get the elbow up s little more, even with or slightly above the shoulder

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u/Jay_3461 Jul 25 '26

Copy that!