This dude is helping me being less straineous on my arm by loading using the hips and lifting that left knee into a loading position,it makes a huge difference and my Pitches are not painful anymore,thank you coach.
This is great knowledge. My son is 9 years old and playing more at pitcher and has a recorded pitch of 50 mph. But it was pure arn and we are NOW LEARNING how to put more body and ' load ' more into his pitching. I'm now teaching him about striding more and this video will do more for his pitching so I think you for this and all of your videos
I'm an old guy at 46. Started pitching three years ago. Went from a 17.00 ERA first year, to a 7.60 the second year, to a 2.10 this year. The information in your videos have made a great difference. If you ever did videos on older pitchers my eyes would pop out of my head :)
Coach... This is absolutely the best video that I have ever seen explaining the sequence of loading/unloading!!!! This is one reason I love your video's!! Thanks a million for sharing this with us!
Where is the LOVE thumbs up option??? So many pitching mechanic videos on you tube still teaching balance points. And taking arm straight back. Love your videos! Enjoy Tom House, you, and TopVelocity
Thank you so much for these velocity videos they have helped me tremendously. I went from a accurate pitcher that relied on off speed stuff to being able to blow it by them and get ahead then use my off speaker stuff thank and please keep on releasing new videos.
Great video. You teach great mechanics. I love that you dispel the balance point myth. I've been coaching for 25 seasons and opposing coaches have asked me how I consistently have dominant pitches year to year. The secret is teaching good fundamental mechanics like what you talk about here. Only the second baseball channel that I've subscribed to because your video reminded me of some things that I had forgotten.
Hey John, I somehow missed this video until now, but it's a great one. The loading and unloading of the hips that is something that isn't talked about enough. But this makes so much sense. My one question is, at what point do you really start to drive toward the mound with the back leg? I'd appreciate your thoughts on that. Just a quick update, I'm the head coach of my son's 12u fall ball rec team, and we've got a bunch of kids who can pitch pretty well. I just want to educate myself so I can pass along the knowledge to them. Hope you and yours have been doing well!
10 yr old pitching help. My boy had a good leg lift with his pitching. Last season and this season the new head coach does not like him lifting his leg. They have him doing a sweep I am NOT a fan of. I feel like he's going backwards now. With a sweep there is no falling into the pitch and it sounds like he's using to much arm. Any thoughts?
I'm 14 and I did that some when I was 10. Then I started to do a higher leg lift when I turned 11 and it helped alot. He will also have more of a chance of a slap tear to. So i would suggest trying to get him back into his leg lift. High or low see what's most comfortable to him and maybe try sto get him some lessons to where they teach him some mechanics to where he doesn't use all arm cause trust me I used to use all arm and threw 75 to 78 in majors. Trust me it will help cause I'm throwing 73 to 75 from 60ft now with just mechanics and basically no arm really. In majors it was 50ft bit had I had the right mechanics I would've been throwing 80 is what my coaches said. Lessons will help tho. And if he doesn't like some of the things find what's comfortable to him. Ps this is from my personal experience so it could be different or it could help 👍
Great video man! Very helpful and instructive.. I feel like your videos have the potential to make many many great players. . and then... someday.. we may just see... a lot more legends👍🏼
Great video. Nick is working hard to improve based on these vids and your advice. He wants to have a sinker like yours. Keep grinding coach! See you this summer :)
YouGoPro I tried the techniques in the video I feel great in the load and the momentum driving forward but I feel like my arm is dragging behind and pitches tend to be low half of the time any suggestions to fix this?
John, great video. "Load to Unload" is a great cue, that really resonated with me and your breakdown of both the loading and unloading sequence is one of the best I have seen. I recently subscribed to your channel so I am playing catch-up on your content. I also watched your May 13 2020 podcast with Jon Sintes (this morning) and the discussion about the pitchLogic ball. Hope to connect with you one-on-one in the near future!
Got a question that I could never find an answer for. The arm Mechanics. I was taught to hold the ball like an egg. As the trunks rotating, I tend to start gripping the ball tighter and try rushing my arm through almost like I’m trying to pull down on it. I feel that makes my arm methodical or robotic and takes that kinetic energy out. Should the arm be rag loose? Currently sitting at around 80-83.
What would be good pitches for 12u boys to throw I'm working on the sinker now I've got a few that can really make it move and advice will help thanks for the videos
yea, on fastball. i can't actually understand how to give a better spin. spin, on the contrary of speed, is difficult to mesure, so i cannot get when it's spinning harder and when it isn't
Gotcha. I never really concentrated on spin. The way it felt out of my hand + the movement on the pitch + the number on the gun = weather or not I had good spin, but spin in and of it self wasn’t something I focused on a whole lot. Tbh
I've coached LL players all the way up to junior college, the mechanics are the same. In reality, if you can teach these concepts to LL players you will be doing a great service to high school coaches down the line.
Hey coach I have a important question: When you’re on the mound, you have the back part of your foot off the rubber and the front part on. I was watching a Paul reddick velocity increase video, and he said you should have the back part of your foot on, and the front part off Which is better and increases velocity
I'm not a coach but I'm a pitcher I'm 14. It depends on whatevers more comfortable to you, say if you throw inside alot and the front of your foot is off the rubber try putting it up against the rubber and it might help with throwing over the plate more. Same thing if your pitching outside and the back of your foot is off move it around to a position that will suit you and your mechanics. Let me know if this helped you or not
Loading the hips and shoulders seems like a much safer way to throw fast rather than pulling your arm through faster. And the arm muscles are so small compared to hips/core/shoulder, there has to be more power there., Watching 11 year olds play I have noticed that the ones who throw fastest turn their back a little to the catcher. Also sounds alot like the golf swing, winding up the hips and shoulders to get power.
What exactly do you mean by the 45 degree angle? And can somebody point me to a very detailed video for pitching mechanics so that I can study and not injure myself again. Thanks to all.
Yoo I play on a middle school team we got a new coach and he instantly switched my position on his first day and now I dont play anymore i used to be a relief pitcher and a third base now i ride the bench what do I do
roll with it - varsity coaches want kids that can play more than one spot. keep working on your pitching but try to be the best 3rd baseman for your team now.
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Wht about the front foot landing straight?????? Heel to toe
Nothing like practicing in the middle of the night :)
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This dude is helping me being less straineous on my arm by loading using the hips and lifting that left knee into a loading position,it makes a huge difference and my Pitches are not painful anymore,thank you coach.
This is great knowledge. My son is 9 years old and playing more at pitcher and has a recorded pitch of 50 mph. But it was pure arn and we are NOW LEARNING how to put more body and ' load ' more into his pitching. I'm now teaching him about striding more and this video will do more for his pitching so I think you for this and all of your videos
Awesome, wish more kids would watch your videos, it would make my job a whole lot easier.
Thanks Matt 🙏
Just restating others’ comments......this is the best video I’ve seen on the internet regarding pitching mechanics. Thanks John.
I'm an old guy at 46. Started pitching three years ago. Went from a 17.00 ERA first year, to a 7.60 the second year, to a 2.10 this year. The information in your videos have made a great difference. If you ever did videos on older pitchers my eyes would pop out of my head :)
Coach... This is absolutely the best video that I have ever seen explaining the sequence of loading/unloading!!!! This is one reason I love your video's!! Thanks a million for sharing this with us!
Thank you very much and you’re welcome!
Where is the LOVE thumbs up option??? So many pitching mechanic videos on you tube still teaching balance points. And taking arm straight back. Love your videos! Enjoy Tom House, you, and TopVelocity
Thank you so much for these velocity videos they have helped me tremendously. I went from a accurate pitcher that relied on off speed stuff to being able to blow it by them and get ahead then use my off speaker stuff thank and please keep on releasing new videos.
You go pro baseball videos are the best baseball videos that I have ever seen
Great video. You teach great mechanics. I love that you dispel the balance point myth. I've been coaching for 25 seasons and opposing coaches have asked me how I consistently have dominant pitches year to year. The secret is teaching good fundamental mechanics like what you talk about here. Only the second baseball channel that I've subscribed to because your video reminded me of some things that I had forgotten.
Hey John, I somehow missed this video until now, but it's a great one. The loading and unloading of the hips that is something that isn't talked about enough. But this makes so much sense. My one question is, at what point do you really start to drive toward the mound with the back leg? I'd appreciate your thoughts on that. Just a quick update, I'm the head coach of my son's 12u fall ball rec team, and we've got a bunch of kids who can pitch pretty well. I just want to educate myself so I can pass along the knowledge to them. Hope you and yours have been doing well!
Incredible video! I feel like I am going to gain 5 MPH just by implementing the things in this video.
Jake Bardenhagen Howd it go? Got any feedback?
10 yr old pitching help. My boy had a good leg lift with his pitching. Last season and this season the new head coach does not like him lifting his leg. They have him doing a sweep I am NOT a fan of. I feel like he's going backwards now. With a sweep there is no falling into the pitch and it sounds like he's using to much arm. Any thoughts?
I'm 14 and I did that some when I was 10. Then I started to do a higher leg lift when I turned 11 and it helped alot. He will also have more of a chance of a slap tear to. So i would suggest trying to get him back into his leg lift. High or low see what's most comfortable to him and maybe try sto get him some lessons to where they teach him some mechanics to where he doesn't use all arm cause trust me I used to use all arm and threw 75 to 78 in majors. Trust me it will help cause I'm throwing 73 to 75 from 60ft now with just mechanics and basically no arm really. In majors it was 50ft bit had I had the right mechanics I would've been throwing 80 is what my coaches said. Lessons will help tho. And if he doesn't like some of the things find what's comfortable to him. Ps this is from my personal experience so it could be different or it could help 👍
Great video man! Very helpful and instructive.. I feel like your videos have the potential to make many many great players. . and then... someday.. we may just see... a lot more legends👍🏼
Can you do a video on workouts to physically improve yourself to gain velo if it is from catcher, pitcher, or outfield and just what it takes overall?
Great video. Nick is working hard to improve based on these vids and your advice. He wants to have a sinker like yours. Keep grinding coach! See you this summer :)
Keep up the great work Big Nick! See you guys soon!
very well explained as usual, thanks!
Very well explained I can't wait to try these techniques!! Thank you!
Thank you. Keep me posted on how well they work for you.
YouGoPro Will do joining a summer league in AZ. I'll be in touch 👊
YouGoPro I tried the techniques in the video I feel great in the load and the momentum driving forward but I feel like my arm is dragging behind and pitches tend to be low half of the time any suggestions to fix this?
John, great video. "Load to Unload" is a great cue, that really resonated with me and your breakdown of both the loading and unloading sequence is one of the best I have seen. I recently subscribed to your channel so I am playing catch-up on your content. I also watched your May 13 2020 podcast with Jon Sintes (this morning) and the discussion about the pitchLogic ball. Hope to connect with you one-on-one in the near future!
I play baseball and your videos are very helpful. :)
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Coach, can you make a video on workouts you can do, or what body parts you should focus on to improve your velo?
Got a question that I could never find an answer for. The arm Mechanics. I was taught to hold the ball like an egg. As the trunks rotating, I tend to start gripping the ball tighter and try rushing my arm through almost like I’m trying to pull down on it. I feel that makes my arm methodical or robotic and takes that kinetic energy out. Should the arm be rag loose? Currently sitting at around 80-83.
What would be good pitches for 12u boys to throw I'm working on the sinker now I've got a few that can really make it move and advice will help thanks for the videos
I am a subscriber, thanks for all the great videos.
Thanks for being a sub! You're welcome...I'll keep em coming!
Hi, a fan from italy here! Can you make a video where you explain what spin is and how i can improve it? thx
Spin on your pitches?
yea, on fastball. i can't actually understand how to give a better spin. spin, on the contrary of speed, is difficult to mesure, so i cannot get when it's spinning harder and when it isn't
Gotcha. I never really concentrated on spin. The way it felt out of my hand + the movement on the pitch + the number on the gun = weather or not I had good spin, but spin in and of it self wasn’t something I focused on a whole lot. Tbh
Coach, can you make a video of valuable stretches you can do before a game to help you pitch
1:51 for reference in between styles drop and drive/tall and fall.
Awesome video man
Thanks
How do you get to pronated position John with a straight over the top delivery
great video!!!!!
Thanks
Would you make any adjustments to this when trying to teach U10 players that pitch on flat ground? Thanks for the great videos
Yeh I’d just simplify it depending on their intelligence level and attention span which will vary from kid to kid.
I've coached LL players all the way up to junior college, the mechanics are the same. In reality, if you can teach these concepts to LL players you will be doing a great service to high school coaches down the line.
ROAD TO 100k subs u got this !
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Hey coach I have a important question:
When you’re on the mound, you have the back part of your foot off the rubber and the front part on. I was watching a Paul reddick velocity increase video, and he said you should have the back part of your foot on, and the front part off
Which is better and increases velocity
I'm not a coach but I'm a pitcher I'm 14. It depends on whatevers more comfortable to you, say if you throw inside alot and the front of your foot is off the rubber try putting it up against the rubber and it might help with throwing over the plate more. Same thing if your pitching outside and the back of your foot is off move it around to a position that will suit you and your mechanics. Let me know if this helped you or not
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I have a problem with my swing, when I go to load I squat down and drop my bat down. Would you happen too know if there are any drills to fix this???
So the fingers cut to the inside of the ball? Wouldn't that put unwanted spin on the ball?
The fingers don't cut to the inside usually until after the release, unless your throwing a sinker.
What kind of glove is on your hand in this video?
Good job
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How important is your power line? Coming down the mound right left or straight
sup dude great video
Thanks X
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how can i get a better spin rate
Loading the hips and shoulders seems like a much safer way to throw fast rather than pulling your arm through faster. And the arm muscles are so small compared to hips/core/shoulder, there has to be more power there., Watching 11 year olds play I have noticed that the ones who throw fastest turn their back a little to the catcher. Also sounds alot like the golf swing, winding up the hips and shoulders to get power.
What exactly do you mean by the 45 degree angle? And can somebody point me to a very detailed video for pitching mechanics so that I can study and not injure myself again. Thanks to all.
Whenever I load my leg over my back knee I lose quite a bit of control. Any tips?
That will happen when you first do this but you just have to get used to the change and the accuracy will come back.
Yoo I play on a middle school team we got a new coach and he instantly switched my position on his first day and now I dont play anymore i used to be a relief pitcher and a third base now i ride the bench what do I do
digital gaming work harder to get your spot back
Just gonna have to prove yourself again. Stay positive, keep working hard, and things will fall into place.
roll with it - varsity coaches want kids that can play more than one spot. keep working on your pitching but try to be the best 3rd baseman for your team now.
By the way sorry about the name it was like 5th grade when I made that
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YouGoPro I'll send it again, it's been awhile so it'll be easier to find it
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I think I saw the right one and got you squared away.
Some physics know-how would be useful to your discussion.