How to Be a Great Pitcher
Watch other pitchers.Watch your favorite baseball team's pitcher., Practice., Work out., Don't give up!, Always hydrate., Go through your windup., Visualize!, Get help., Work hard.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Watch other pitchers.Watch your favorite baseball team's pitcher.
Look at their footwork and the way they throw the ball. -
Step 2: Practice.
Whenever you have a chance to throw the ball around do it! It can be as simple as playing catch with a friend but remember to use the right mechanics. , Lift weights or just do a light jog.
I recommend 150 pushups and 100 sit ups a day.
These both build strength and give your core a workout.
Remember also to always stretch. , Don't be like Joba Chamberlain who was a great prospect and always worked hard until he got to the pros.
He thought "Hey I'm in the pros! I don't need to work hard anymore, I'm playing for the Yankees!" Well now he's about to get cut. , Whenever you are doing anything that causes a strain on your muscles, always drink Gatorade or water. , Before you go to bed every night, just practice going through the motions. , Think of yourself pitching a perfect game or a no-hitter.
Or just think about throwing strikes. , Go to an organization like the Strike Zone or the UBA.
They have instructors that will teach you how to throw correctly. , -
Step 3: Work out.
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Step 4: Don't give up!
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Step 5: Always hydrate.
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Step 6: Go through your windup.
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Step 7: Visualize!
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Step 8: Get help.
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Step 9: Work hard.
Detailed Guide
Look at their footwork and the way they throw the ball.
Whenever you have a chance to throw the ball around do it! It can be as simple as playing catch with a friend but remember to use the right mechanics. , Lift weights or just do a light jog.
I recommend 150 pushups and 100 sit ups a day.
These both build strength and give your core a workout.
Remember also to always stretch. , Don't be like Joba Chamberlain who was a great prospect and always worked hard until he got to the pros.
He thought "Hey I'm in the pros! I don't need to work hard anymore, I'm playing for the Yankees!" Well now he's about to get cut. , Whenever you are doing anything that causes a strain on your muscles, always drink Gatorade or water. , Before you go to bed every night, just practice going through the motions. , Think of yourself pitching a perfect game or a no-hitter.
Or just think about throwing strikes. , Go to an organization like the Strike Zone or the UBA.
They have instructors that will teach you how to throw correctly. ,
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