The Art of Pitching a Baseball

What does Mariano Rivera and a Ferrari have in common? Well it is an easy one if you think about it. They both have no problem dialing it up to 95 MPH. Just a little brain teaser before we get started today. Today we are going to talk about pitching.

First I would like to talk about what you have to do before you even step on the mound. I always have my players make sure that their body and arm is in shape before they even think of stepping on to the mound. I like for them to throw several long toss sessions before throwing off the mound and I would advise you to do the same.

Once your arm and body are in shape and your ready to step on the mound your goal should be to work on location and mechanics. You don't want to get on the mound and start reaching back and throwing your hardest. You want to make sure your hitting your spots, your mechanics are good. Good mechanics can add 3-5 MPH on your fastball.

Mechanics start with your legs. Your legs should be very strong if you want to be a good pitcher. A pitcher with weak legs will have arm problems. Once a pitchers legs get tired they tend to drag their arm, and that can cause injury to the arm. So remember to work out those legs.

Ok so you just got done throwing a bullpen session and your thinking what should I do now. Well get your running shoes on because it is time to start running some poles. You want to run because it will get your blood flowing through your body and it will help prevent stiffness and soreness. Next you want to ice for about 15 minutes.