Dan Blewett says that unless your arm hurts, a pitcher should NOT be icing his arm after he pitches. It reduces blood flow, stunting your body's natural ability to heal itself.

Dan Blewett says that amateur pitchers should not be throwing 4 different pitches. 3 or even 2 great pitches is enough until you get to college. Throwing more than 3 usually means 4 mediocre pitch types instead of 2-3 great ones.

Dan Blewett explains how sometimes, fanning your glove tips the pitch you are throwing.

Dan Blewett explains how a pitcher's strategy changes when there is a key run on base in scoring position.

Dan Blewett discusses the change pitchers need to make in their pitch type and location, based on the count.

Dan Blewett explains the most effective way to pitch to a batter who has a closed stance.

Dan Blewett explains the best way for a pitcher to get a batter to pop a pitch up.

Dan Blewett explains what pitching backwards means and why it can be really effective for pitchers who have excellent control of a variety of pitches.

Dan Blewett explains what "three pitch efficiency" is and why it is important for a pitcher.

Dan Blewett explains why it is important to pitch inside to hitters.

Dan Blewett explains the four biggest mistakes that coaches, pitchers and catchers make when calling pitches.

Dan Blewett outlines the best strategy for pitchers who find themselves in a jam with the bases loaded and no outs.

Dan Blewett explains what pitcher's strategy should be on a 2-2 count.

Dan Blewett explains the best times to bounce a curveball to a hitter.

Dan Blewett explains why some pitchers are better throwing fastballs up or down in the zone and what characteristics make pitchers better for throwing high vs. low.

Although changeups are extremely effective when thrown to a batter who hits from the opposite side of the plate that you throw from, Dan Blewett explains why throwing a lefty-lefty or righty-righty changeup can also be very effective.

Dan Blewett provides a variety of methods that pitchers can use to keep hitters off-balance.

Dan Blewett provides the ideal pitch ratio for pitchers of different ages and abilities (i.e. the percentage of fastballs to other pitches).

Dan Blewett explains what your pitch strategy should be when other bases have a runner but first base is open.

Dan Blewett says the secret to striking out hitters is knowing what your "out pitch" is going to be for the hitter and choosing a pitch sequence that gets you there in the fewest pitches.

Dan Blewett responds to the question, "is throwing 90 MPH a hard thing for pitchers to do these days?"

Dan Blewett demonstrates mistakes some young pitchers make in their windups and why keeping it simple creates better balance and more consistency.

Dan Blewett says that most pitchers should stop throwing a two-seamer and explains why.

Dan Blewett demonstrates how a batter's hand position can help a pitcher see the weak spots in their hitting zone.

Dan Blewett says that there are no shortcuts to throwing harder. Pitchers need to concentrate on these four things if they want to increase their speed.