Coaching Mistake - Don't Tell Pitchers To Slow Down
Ken Krause says that when a pitcher is having control problems, telling them to slow down their delivery is a horrible piece of advice.
Proper Finger Pressure Point for Throwing a Changeup
Dan Blewett shows where your finger pressure needs to be when throwing a changeup.
A Changeup Grip Any Pitcher Can Use
Dan Blewett demonstrates the best changeup grip for pitchers of any age - the "Hook 'em Horns" grip.
Interview with Texas A&M Pitching Coach, Nate Yeskie
Nunzio Signore from RPP Baseball interviews Texas A&M pitching coach, Nate Yeskie, discussing the qualities he looks for in a pitching prospect for the team.
Pitching Mechanics - Proper Hand Separation
Dan Blewett demonstrates proper hand separation during a pitch and why it is important.
Pitchers - Don't Speed a Hitter's Bat Up!
Dan Blewett explains what "speeding a player's bat up" means to a pitcher and why you should never do it.
Should You Throw Curveballs High in the Strike Zone?
Should pitchers throw curveballs high in the strike zone? Dan Blewett says "No". In this video he explains why it is almost always a bad idea.
Interview with Marlins Pitcher, Jake Fishman
John O'Neil from Cressey Sports Performance (CSP) interviews Marlins pitcher, Jake Fishman, about his journey, his first time pitching in a major league game, using analytics to develop pitching strategy, how many pitches you need to learn and more.
When and Where to Throw a Changeup
Got a great changeup? Dan Blewett discusses the best situations and counts to throw it as well as what plate locations you should be throwing it to.
How to Shape Your Slider
Dan Blewett provides advice on the shape of your slider, recommending that you start small and add more curve if needed.
Different Slider Grips You Can Use
Dan Blewett demonstrates several different grips you can use to throw a slider.
Determining Pitch Location Based on the Count
Dan Blewett explains how to slice the plate up and determine pitch location based on the count.
Pitch More Accurately by Throwing to Halves of Plate
Dan Blewett advises young pitchers to pitch to halves of the plate rather than trying to hit a very small corner.
Pitchers - Think One Pitch Ahead!
Dan Blewett says that pitchers need to weigh risk vs. reward when deciding what pitch to throw and to think a pitch ahead to evaluate which pitch to throw now.
Pitcher Arm Care By Age Group
Dan Blewett breaks down pitchers' arm care by age group, explaining what needs to be done for each age group and why.
How to Make Your Curveball Break More
How to Pitch from the Stretch
Dan Blewett provides tips for pitching from the stretch.
How to Grip a Curveball
Dan Blewett demonstrates how to grip a baseball to throw a curve.
Pitchers - How to Miss Good
Dan Blewett shows how to aim your pitches so that if you miss, you don't give the batter a fat pitch to hit.
Where to Aim When Throwing a Curveball
In this short video, Dan Blewett explains where pitchers need to aim when they are throwing a curveball.
How to Throw a Sinking Changeup
Dan Blewett explains in great detail how to grip and throw a changeup that really sinks.
Should Young Pitchers Change Their Delivery to Throw Off Hitters?
Dan Blewett says that young pitchers should not change their delivery to mess with hitters' timing. Although I agree with him, I definitely think changing the tempo between pitches (i.e. less or more time between pitches) can work without affecting pitch accuracy.
Blue Jays Pitching and Development Coordinator, Cory Popham - Managing Elite Pitchers
In this podcast, Nunzio Signore from RPP Baseball interviews Blue Jays Pitching and Development Coordinator, Cory Popham, discussing the super fine details of managing truly elite pitchers.
Should Pitchers Do Weighted Ball Training?
Dan Blewett discusses weighted ball programs, whether they are safe or not, how some programs are not done correctly and at what age you should start using weighted balls.
Should Young Pitchers Be Taught The Windup Anymore?
Dan Blewett briefly addresses whether the windup should still be taught to pitchers but mostly discusses the real reason kids aren't throwing strikes from the windup - they don't practice enough!