Stage 1 FUNdamentals
Beginning Pitching: 8-10 years of age (Mites)
Basic Skills
o proper grip
o how to deliver the ball
o proper grip
o how to deliver the ball
Stage 2 Learning to Train
Basic Pitching: 10-12 years of age (Squirts)
Basic Mechanics
o proper grip
o smooth delivery of the ball
o power line
o increasing speed
o corner targets
o "feeling" the movement pattern
o developing strength and speed
o proper grip
o smooth delivery of the ball
o power line
o increasing speed
o corner targets
o "feeling" the movement pattern
o developing strength and speed
Stage 3 Training to Train
Intermediate Pitching: 13-16 years of age (Pee Wee & Bantam)
Mastering Pitches
o proper grip
o power line
o sharpness of snap
o finish position
o start style options
o corner targets - inside vs outside
o low vs high targets
o change-up
o drop balls (girls) or curves (boys)
o situational strategy and throwing sequences
o rise/curve
o proper grip
o power line
o sharpness of snap
o finish position
o start style options
o corner targets - inside vs outside
o low vs high targets
o change-up
o drop balls (girls) or curves (boys)
o situational strategy and throwing sequences
o rise/curve
Stage 4 Training to Compete
Intermediate-Advanced Pitching: 16+ years of age (Midget)
Long Term Development
o hiding the ball
o pitching circle rules
o backing off the slab
o stretching exercises
o visualization skills
o target drills
o mental prep
o hiding the ball
o pitching circle rules
o backing off the slab
o stretching exercises
o visualization skills
o target drills
o mental prep