Pitching
Balance Beam
forces pitchers to keep their balance throughout their motion
Cloth Slap
develops snap of wrist, delivery of ball out front of body and follow through
Control
develops a pitcher's awareness of the strike zone
Drill For LH Pickoff Move
Enhances the ability for the pitcher to pick off runners at first base
Flat Ground Spot Work
lock in proper release point after long toss
Foot Strike Drill
teach your pitchers to land on the ball of the foot
Hand Off
gives a picher better snap on the ball and reduces side-arming
Pitching Chair Drill (Var.)
Makes sure that you stay loaded and use your backside.
Sit and Hit the Bullseye
requires pitchers to keep their elbow above the shoulder, and a good rotation of the shoulders
Stepping on the Line
keeps the pitcher's hips and shoulders from opening early
Tarp
develops a pitcher's ball control
The Balance
improves pitching control problems through good balance
The Goalpost
teaches pitching with the lower body, and keeping the elbows up
The Plate
gets the young pitcher to deliver more consistently controled pitches
The Wall
makes sure that the pitcher isn't getting long in the back when pitching
Weight Back
alleviates rushing the lower body and develops a good rhythm and pace
A Pitcher's Perspective: Tips to Keep Opposing Hitters Honest
avoid having your pitches picked
Young baseball players increasingly face injury, surgery