Pitching Fundamentals: Drills, Techniques, & Tips

Pitching Fundamentals, Philosophy, and Drills is designed to be an invaluable resource for coaches and athletes who want to better understand the key elements involved in successful pitching.This course discusses pitching philosophy and points out the underlying elements of sound pitching mechanics.Coach Morgan also reviews the different grips and spins that pitchers can put on the ball and details the 4 basic pitches that every pitcher should master. In addition, the course looks at several other relevant factors for pitchers, including pitch selection, situational pitching, and hitting mechanics.1 The Grip Is Key For Good Command 1:05 2 Understanding The Spin Of The Ball Free 0:30 3 4 Pillars of Pitching 3:34 4 Mechanics 4:07 5 The Most Important Element In Pitching 1:33 6 My Pitchers' Philosophy 4:51 7 Know The Hitters Mindset In Each Count 1:37 8 Classification Of Hitters 1:04 9 1st Progression 1:19 10 2nd Progression 0:56 11 3rd Progression 0:43 12 4th Progression 1:25 13 Work In & Out 1:21 14 Fence Drill Free 1:36 15 Fence Drill Towards The Fence 1:02 16 Final Thoughts 0:55Former head baseball coach at Indiana University and professional pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Bob Morgan directed the IU Hooiser�s program for 22 seasons. Morgan led his teams during the course of his career to a 1,070-586-6 (.646) record�one of 30 NCAA Division I baseball coaches in history with 1,000 career victories. A part of the most respected coaches in the game, Morgan is a 1969 graduate of Ohio University, where he earned three letters as a pitcher for the Bobcats. Drafted and play professionally with the Detroit Tigers.