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CoachOCoachO100+ posts
I have recently started working with a young 16 year old pitcher that has good potential. He throws in the mid 70's right now and will continue to improve as he fills his frame in. He has been using a good antagonistic weight program this offseason to develop strength and maintain flexibility.
I don't want to negate his gains in this area. The challenge with him at this stage is to keep his lead shoulder closed at stride landing. He has been consistent at hand break and doesn't cast away from his body. What it looks like to me is at times he is trying to muscle up a pitch and pinches his shoulders to much and allowing his lead shoulder to open just before and losing his torso's torque. I have been using the knee drill, power drill and dry drill to try and keep him consistent closed. If anyone has a suggestion I would love to hear it. Thanks in advance.
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R raiderbb100+ posts
couple of things we do that has helped in that situation is first do your drills on a 2x4 or 4x6 - beam drills. we do our dry progression drills and flat ground on balance beams when needed. put a ball in his hand and tape a sock over his hand. he can actually release the ball so focus is on delivery not on pitch result. but one of the best things i've done is just stand in his way on the mound so he cant fly open. you can use a wall but i usually stand in the way.
take a look if you havent at our website. we have instruction, drill work, strength/conditioning, speed/quickness, etc. any questions my email is on website. im no guru just a constant student. thanks - steve
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P PGStaff10,000+ posts
CoachO,

We used to take pitchers with that problem and have them throw from the spread out position (without the windup) Just stride and throw!

This was easier to work with and easier for the pitcher to get the feel of staying closed.

raiderbb,

You said one thing that interested me enough to want to check out your site. "I'm no guru, just a constant student"

That tells me you're for real and really know baseball. I'm not a guru either... and very proud to always be a student. And I'm pretty old! Honest people have no problem admitting they might not know it all. I wish you luck.

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