Shoot from behind the batters box where he is kind of far away but can see plate?
Or from 3rd baseline where can see him clearly but not results.
Probably a stupid question, but I don't know
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A little of both would be best. 3rd base side would be the angle if the pitcher is right handed. 1st base if a lefty.
If you are taping to look at mechanics, an inning or two from both angles is plenty.
I'd be sure my son is comfortable with dad's camera staring him in the face, though. If it bothers him, just stick with third base.
If you stand next to the camera on the 3rd base side, you can always speak into the camera after each pitch to let you know later what pitch was thrown and the result.
Hope that helped!
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if you have a tripod i think setting up halfway to home facing up and get some from behind around 2nd base as well.
Related Question: Is it better to just show mechanics (focus on pitcher and release shooting from outside of baters box) or have pitcher, catcher, batter, ump all in frame (shooting from behind batters box) where you see the whole pitch and result?
I've seen both and I will say if you focus just on the pitcher the ball JUMPS out of his hand and out of frame. Could be a strike or a ball 20' over catchers head but comes out QUICK!
What are the coaches looking for?
One more:
Is it better to show a home made highlight video or send a 3rd party video who shot highlights of the game (shows all hits, K's, plays, etc for both teams). You see the good with the bad - however its the REAL thing verses only 'edited' highlight version?
Thanks
Personally, I'm big on pitchers staying on their line and also not rushing forward to home plate. Filming behind home plate (on that same line) makes it easy to see if he is straying from that line and the result. If you can elevate the camera (stands maybe?) you can avoid getting blocked by the catcher/ump. Third base angle gives you a chance to see how he manages his weight during the delivery.
If I was sending a video myself, I would include clips from both angles and try to get some from a centerfield angle as well. You want the coach to see the mechanics and the flight of the pitch. He'll be able to judge velocity, command based on where the catcher sets up, movement, and competition levels. You can edit out much of the down time in between pitches. Keep the camera still (tripod) as well. 5-10 pitches from each angle is plenty.
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