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Which side of mound to stand at?

B BBLEFTY2110+ posts
I am a freshmen in college. When I was in little league I use to throw from the left side of the mound (I am left handed). I seemed to be ok from there but in HS moved over to the right side of the mound and seem to be pretty successful from there. I have had lessons throughout this time and my pitching coach never said that it was a problem. Now the first time I pitched a bullpen this year my coach wanted me to move over to the left side again. The rest of the bullpen was terrible, obviously I wasn't use to this. It was indoors on those portable mounds and just felt awkward. (I am not sure if it has to do with having size 15 cleats) as to where I stand or what it is. Is there any proven facts about standing on the left or right side of the mound. I also saw Cliff Lee on MLB network talk about how he pitches from the right side. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance-
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dad43dad431,000+ posts
You are going to get a lot of different POV on this one. I have heard and reaqd agruments for many different POV's on this....If you are comfortable and throwing strikes and getting people out...then stay on the side of the rubber where you are effective.

However you stated your college coach wants you to move. I suggest you give it more than one try and then discuss with him how you feel and the results.

I am sure if he sees you are successful he will allow you to pitch from the side that you want. He must see something if he is asking to you to change.
southpaw_dadsouthpaw_dad100+ posts
Hi BBLefty21 -- My southpaw sets up on the right side, because that was what was revealed to be the best for him when he was working with Coach House at a camp a few years ago.

Check out the FREE clip on the home page of the NPA Site on "Setting Up On the Mound" for a great explanation of what Coach House (Pitching Coach at USC) teaches.

http://www.nationalpitching.net/default.asp

That said, as I suspect TPM and others can tell you, YOU have to work with YOUR Pitching Coach. If the Coach tells you to stand on your head to deliver the ball, you had better give it a good try. Some Coaches are open to listening to opposing ideas, others are not.

Do your research, talk to your Coach, and work out a solution that will keep you on the field; producing for your team; and maintaining your health.

Hope this helps.
TPMTPMHSBaseballweb Member since 2003
TR is right, you do what you feel more comfortable doing. There are no set of rules regarding where you have to stand on the rubber, righty or lefty. Lot depends where you want your ball to come in and go out, then you might want to switch it around because good hitters can figure that out quickly.

I am sure that you are a much different pitcher than you were in LL, even in HS, so you have to get out of that mode of thinking in the past and try new things. Sometimes you have to go out of your comfort zone, struggle a bit to be a better pitcher.
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