It is a big adjustment for players and coaches when they move from coach pitch or machine pitch to “kid pitch”. This DVD is designed to help coaches learn the key mechanics of pitching young players need to learn. It will provide guidance on how to organize a team practice so that you can work with your pitchers. This DVD provides the key elements of a good pitching philosophy for young players, and how to explain and teach pitch selection. You will also learn many drills to use to teach the fundamentals to your players. For players, this DVD explains both pitching from the wind up and the stretch. It takes you through the key mechanics: balance point, separation into the power position, rotation to the release point, and good follow through.

Chapter headings include:

• Key Pitching Mechanics.
• Wind Up vs. the Stretch.
• Pitch Selection.
• Pitching Drills.
• Team Throwing Drills.
• Balks and Holding Runners.
• Practice Organization.
• Pitching Philosophy.