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  • How can i improve my pitching? because every time i pitch the baseball keeps going upwards.

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Daniel Jan Chu
Daniel Jan Chu
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How can i improve my pitching? because every time i pitch the baseball keeps going upwards.

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  • Coach Moore
    Coach Moore
    Answered December 12, 2009
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    Control problems, especially throwing high, are usually the result of stride and release point. Webball.com and pitchingprofessor.com break down good mechancis visually, with good explanations of how they work. Good luck

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    1. thanks for answering my question, I hope this will help.
      Daniel Jan Chu · December 12, 2009
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  • Hayley Gremp
    Hayley Gremp
    Answered December 18, 2009
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    deff. release point. ima softball pitcher and that was one of my problems.
    i had a coach who was an olympic pitcher and she came down and worked with me on that

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    1. thanks for answering. ill try to work on it as soon as possible. :)
      Daniel Jan Chu · December 19, 2009
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  • Shermon Jackson
    Shermon Jackson
    Answered December 19, 2009
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    YOU SHOULD HOLD IT WITH 2 FINGERS ON TOP OF DA BALL LIKE A GUIDE

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    1. i always hold it like that. my prob is that, the baseball keeps going up.
      Daniel Jan Chu · December 19, 2009
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  • Jesse Martinez
    Jesse Martinez
    Answered January 26, 2010
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    you might be dropping your elbow below your shoulder when releasing

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  • Pat Ahearne
    Pat Ahearne
    Answered February 16, 2010
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    Try being more aggressive with your legs. If your legs move slowly, there won't be enough power to the arms and your release will be high. Accelerate your legs and your lower body towards the catcher's glove and it will help the arm speed. Without seeing you throw, this is something to experiment with.

    Another good exercise is to play catch with someone at a distance of about 100 feet. Half way between you and your partner, drop a hat on the ground. Throw full speed like you are pitching and try and hit the hat. Pay attention to making adjustments with your body. If you miss high, how can you adjust your throw lower. You will be coaching yourself to better control.

    Alternatively, pitch with your eyes. What I mean is don't think of what your body is doing just see the target, see the line of the ball going where you want, and make it happen. If it's still high, try and bounce the ball to the catcher.

    Good luck and let me know how it works out.

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    1. Hi, i tried your drills and it worked out pretty good. My problem in the past was my release point and my back. Yesterday, i pitched a shut out game against our toughest rival. Thanks for helping me. It was great!
      Daniel Jan Chu · February 20, 2010
    2. Outstanding. That's excellent work so keep it going. If you need any more help, you can join my group

      http://www.weplay.com/groups/24236-Pat-Ahearne-s-The-Way-of-Baseball/public

      and put me as friends on your profile.

      Glad I could help.
      Pat Ahearne · February 23, 2010
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