pitching mechanics
pitching mechanics
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by Dan Gazaway - 2008-04-13
My favorite topic is pitching mechanics. Today I wanted to take some time and write about pitching mechanics as they relate to using elastic chords. These elastic chords are widely used by pitchers al...
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by Nate Barnett - 2008-11-02
There are a lot of professional baseball hitters setting up with an open stance today. If you're not totally sure what an open stance is, it's when the front foot is back further away from home plate ...
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by Nate Barnett - 2008-11-02
One of the best ways to force long innings (when you are on offense of course) and to win more games is to put added pressure on the defense. There are multiple ways of doing this, a couple of which a...
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by Nate Barnett - 2008-11-02
The hands are the only physical connection you have with the bat as the baseball swing begins. While other parts of your body are responsible for generating the power in hitting a baseball, your hands...
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by Nate Barnett - 2008-11-03
The topic of whether to slide into first base or not always resurfaces every year it seems. Does it slow a runner down? Should coaches teach it in their baseball drills? Is there some sort of advantag...
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by Nate Barnett - 2008-11-03
A question I get asked a lot, especially from younger players, is regarding the correct bat weight and length. The reason it's a difficult question to answer is because it's not cut and dry. However, ...
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by Nate Barnett - 2008-11-03
When I teach hitting (or pitching for that matter) there are a few important core movements that if accomplished will lead to a greater chance that other movements further in the baseball swing proces...
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by Nate Barnett - 2008-11-03
Baseball terminology should be a class taught in college. Maybe I'm more aware of all of the different terms because it's a game I'm most familiar with, or maybe there is just an extraordinary amount ...
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by Nate Barnett - 2008-11-03
There is no question that the mental part of baseball is vital in order to excel as an athlete. Dealing with failure remains a constant challenge for athletes of all ages.Too many times you'll hear a ...
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by Nate Barnett - 2008-11-03
If I asked you to give a five minute lecture on hitting mechanics start to finish, could you do it? If the answer is yes, then you've undoubtedly done some research on the baseball swing. If the answe...