http://youtube.com/watch?v=WfURMyQUPfo
Please take a look and tell me if there is anything wrong or anything i should improve on or do different thanks!!
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Sorry this has nothin to do with your mechanics..but that background on that field is really cool man haha i just had to comment on it.
Help Please...
Try shooting the video again using a tripod. or resting on something. And have the camera aimed lower, so that your landing can be better seen. Shoot from the first angle shown, then directly from the side.
Perhaps then someone can provide some input.
Perhaps then someone can provide some input.
Here is an inning that my son pitched. Note how staedy the camera is. Also you have to control your body more. One minute your leg lands way open and the next it comes way around. Pitching mechanics are about control of the body.
Every pitch should be the same.
http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/greentw/?action...¤t=1inning.flv
Every pitch should be the same.
http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/greentw/?action...¤t=1inning.flv
Couldn't agree more, Texan.
Pino--shaky video is really useless for analysis of pitching mechanics.
In every case, the first thing I look for is inappropriate head movement, either up-and-down or side-to-side. Such movement can be a matter of a few inches over the course of the entire stride.
The only way to analyze movement of the pitcher is against a staionary background that contains non-moving cues.
Please don't kid yourself--no one can usefully analyze shakey hand-held video for you--even if they say they can.
Cheap tripods cost about $30 last time I looked. Your vidcam probably cost 6x to 20x that amount--why not use it to its best potential?
Pino--shaky video is really useless for analysis of pitching mechanics.
In every case, the first thing I look for is inappropriate head movement, either up-and-down or side-to-side. Such movement can be a matter of a few inches over the course of the entire stride.
The only way to analyze movement of the pitcher is against a staionary background that contains non-moving cues.
Please don't kid yourself--no one can usefully analyze shakey hand-held video for you--even if they say they can.
Cheap tripods cost about $30 last time I looked. Your vidcam probably cost 6x to 20x that amount--why not use it to its best potential?
Hey Pino,
I'll give you a couple of tips since you asked... First off I would like to say you have a good body for pitching and a strong arm! Now for the 2 tips:
As you go into the set position and lift your leg up, I noticed you look down to the ground then you look up at your target. For better control, keep your eyes on your target (catcher's mitt) the whole time. Keep your head as still as possible through your delivery, always focused on your target. This will increase accuracy since your brain will not have to adjust to the movement.
Second tip: when you finish your delivery, you should be in the " fielding position". I noticed you are letting you momentum pull you to the left... If someone hits a grounder back to your right you won't be able to field it. Also, this indictate you are not finishing your mechanics properly.
But you are doing a lot of things right! Keep working and improving.
I'll give you a couple of tips since you asked... First off I would like to say you have a good body for pitching and a strong arm! Now for the 2 tips:
As you go into the set position and lift your leg up, I noticed you look down to the ground then you look up at your target. For better control, keep your eyes on your target (catcher's mitt) the whole time. Keep your head as still as possible through your delivery, always focused on your target. This will increase accuracy since your brain will not have to adjust to the movement.
Second tip: when you finish your delivery, you should be in the " fielding position". I noticed you are letting you momentum pull you to the left... If someone hits a grounder back to your right you won't be able to field it. Also, this indictate you are not finishing your mechanics properly.
But you are doing a lot of things right! Keep working and improving.
Pino,
You probably already know a tripod or other way to steady the camerera would be helpful... I'll take a chance and try to help with what's given. First, it appears you have a bit of armside run on your FB, don't let anyone change that, it will serve you well. I did notice you tend to open your landing foot which causes you to "spend" your hips early at times. Try to have the lead foot land with an angle approaching 45 degrees and then allow your hip drive to square it to near 90 degrees as referenced to home as you finish.
You probably already know a tripod or other way to steady the camerera would be helpful... I'll take a chance and try to help with what's given. First, it appears you have a bit of armside run on your FB, don't let anyone change that, it will serve you well. I did notice you tend to open your landing foot which causes you to "spend" your hips early at times. Try to have the lead foot land with an angle approaching 45 degrees and then allow your hip drive to square it to near 90 degrees as referenced to home as you finish.
Just curious what is meant by "flat back". You mean like after he throws that his back is basically parallel to the ground and therefore "flat"?
The main thing Pino should take away from these clips is to gain control of your body. Mussina is deliberate in ever phase of his motion. There is way too much body movement and it is inconsistent. You need some one who knows what they are doing to break down your motion and then rebuild it properly. It is impossible for most pitchers to do this on their own. You can see how controlled Mussina's body is.
TP: Yes that is what I mean. I just pulled Mussina up randomly. Pull up any big leaguer and about 90% of them will look like that at/after delivery. Pino is standing straight up on all but about 2 of his deliveries.
I just thought it was one thing he could easily work on....
I just thought it was one thing he could easily work on....
A little too much 1rst to 3rd movement in your wind-up, stay on top of the right foot more and keep a straighter line towards the plate. Left leg seems a little too tucked, let it dangle straight down as you lift your knee and then stay closed as long as possible(belly button towards 3rd)as you stride towards home before rotating your hips and releasing the ball.
Thanks everyone,
now another question, now that its offseason what should i do with workouts. like should i lift, long toss, run, etc. and i also want to throw harder and longer by the spring. i will try to attend as many showcses i can but their arent that many in New york, connecticut, new jersey right now.
Thanks
now another question, now that its offseason what should i do with workouts. like should i lift, long toss, run, etc. and i also want to throw harder and longer by the spring. i will try to attend as many showcses i can but their arent that many in New york, connecticut, new jersey right now.
Thanks
Pino in all honesty you need a lot of work before showcasing. Spend some money on proper instruction before showcasing. What team do you play for. There are a lot of showcases in those states. Long Island Tigers put on some geat tornaments amd I belive some showcases as well. Make sure you are ready before spending your money.
quote:Originally posted by BobbleheadDoll:
Pino in all honesty you need a lot of work before showcasing. Spend some money on proper instruction before showcasing. What team do you play for. There are a lot of showcases in those states. Long Island Tigers put on some geat tornaments amd I belive some showcases as well. Make sure you are ready before spending your money.
wow,
i just went to my first showcase PBI northeast one. and now to hear this
Did you get any feed back ?
I can tell you that you need a lot of work if you throw like you did in your video.
You may have potential but your mechanics are not good.
I can tell you that you need a lot of work if you throw like you did in your video.
You may have potential but your mechanics are not good.
Any notice how Mussina gets a lot of front side tilt in the pen (from the windup) and very little from the stretch. Is this typical?
well when i do pitch i have much more body control. the only thing that people have told me is that i swing my back leg around.
Watch the recoil on our arm after you throw. This can be dangerous and lead to backside shoulder problems.
There is a lack of overall finish. No legs being used.
you dont have much of a follow through. extend to the catcher.
wow......um i will be uploading a new video sometime. with new improvements i have made
Why is my YouTube blurry when the orginal clip is clear?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=H_O9vSegpeM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=H_O9vSegpeM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Texan:
Try shooting the video again using a tripod. or resting on something. And have the camera aimed lower, so that your landing can be better seen. Shoot from the first angle shown, then directly from the side.
Right on! Rock a tripod.
Try shooting the video again using a tripod. or resting on something. And have the camera aimed lower, so that your landing can be better seen. Shoot from the first angle shown, then directly from the side.
Right on! Rock a tripod.
2 things, first, FOLLOW THROUGH!!!!! i dont know for sure, but on most of your balls, do they end up missing the zone high?? if so, thats why, you have to follow through, also, your arm angle looks a little low, mayb try and move it up more, just a suggestion
Any song recomondations for the new video? or just no song
