‘I AM DOMINANT’ YES YOU ARE! Power of ‘I AM’ for PITCHERS
There are many ways to slow down the game of baseball in order for your mental prowess to overpower and Dominate the Competition. One in particular is an affirmation. This practice of Positive Self Talk helps slow down your mind, your heart rate, and your breathing. With this enhanced focus creates a better pathway to…
The 1st Month of MLB Sliders that DOMINATE
We are a month into the 2018 MLB season and a lot has already happened. Perennial Aces are continuing to deal, new flamethrowers are quickly making a name for themselves and we have already seen a No Hitter. The strikeout rate continues to surge on the uptick and the pitching world came to a standstill…
Inside The Magic of Sean Manaea’s No Hitter
Sean Manaea’s No Hitter Hats off to Oakland Athletics’ Lefthander, Sean Manaea, for throwing 2018’s first No Hitter. As it usually goes, No Hitters do tend to just fall out of the sky. No one shows up at a ballpark anticipating something this historic to happen every night out, especially the starting pitcher. Yes, you can…
Remember When K-Rod Struck Out Barry Bonds in the World Series?
Can you remember back to the 2002 Postseason? When the then Anaheim Angels made their remarkable run to their 1st World Series Championship. For me, it was an eye opener as to how the game is played from a total team concept. That homage to how great of a manager is Mike Scioscia. Thus, why…
Learning How To Pitch From Video Games
By no means am I a gamer of any sorts. Nor do I even own a game console for that matter. However, to be honest, back in the day, a large part of me was learning how to pitch from video games. It was my sophomore year in high school, the first season that I…
Red Pitch, White Pitch, One Miss, 2 Miss
Naturally, since you are a pitcher, somewhere around you is a baseball within an arm’s length I am sure. Now, get the baseball and hold it with a 4 seam grip. Toss the ball up and tell me what color you see. Red or White? You probably say Red, correct? Now do the same thing…
Bases Loaded, Nobody Out …Are You Up For It?
Here is a situation that will always test the mettle of a pitcher, bases loaded, nobody out. To be honest, it is not always fun. However, if you can come out of it with a goose egg on the scoreboard for that inning, it is one heck of an emotional release. By doing what is…
So You Have a Good Fastball… NOW WHAT???
So you have a good fastball, yet deep down, you know that you have no clue about how to pitch. Not a problem. Many have been there. A 10-pack of private lessons from your local facility just aren’t in the budget for you and your family. Completely understandable. So instead of scratching your head…
How to Get a Feel for Your Slider Early in the Season
Right now, Major League pitchers still have 2 more weeks of spring training. Their primary focus in the beginning of camp is commanding the fastball and building arm strength. Nonetheless, no pitcher is sleeping on his own secondary pitches. Those are the big money makers. Obviously, one can’t hit what eludes the barrel of the…
Do You Watch Hitters Take Batting Practice? Why You Should
Watch Hitters Take Batting Practice Every pitcher has heard it, not enough actually do it. So why should you watch hitters take batting practice? For starters, it is one of the easiest and most practical ways to prepare to pick apart a line up. It is basically served up to you on a silver platter…
