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Geneva High School Pitching Strategies, Mechanics, Philosophy and Defense

Geneva High School Pitching Strategies, Mechanics, Philosophy and Defense. Philosophy. All pitchers are different – treat them that way 1 st pitch strike Keep hitters guessing (3-1 cb example) Use both sides of the plate Work up and down Pitches to teach young pitchers (change!!)

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Geneva High School Pitching Strategies, Mechanics, Philosophy and Defense

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  1. Geneva High SchoolPitching Strategies, Mechanics, Philosophy and Defense

  2. Philosophy • All pitchers are different – treat them that way • 1st pitch strike • Keep hitters guessing (3-1 cb example) • Use both sides of the plate • Work up and down • Pitches to teach young pitchers (change!!) • Location and movement • Pitch count vs. stressful pitch count • Trust your catcher – he will be honest with you

  3. Pitchers that throw over 100 mph • Aroldis Chapman 105 mph • Bobby Parnell 103 mph • Matt Lindstrom 102 mph • Seth McClurg 101 mph • Rafael Soriano 100 mph

  4. Top pitchers with late movement • Mariano Rivera Cutter • Tim Lincecum Change • Josh Beckett Curve • Brad Lidge Slider • Cliff Lee • "I could probably throw harder if I wanted, but why? When they're in a jam, a lot of pitchers...try to throw harder. Me, I try to locate better.“ • - Greg Maddux

  5. Importance of 1st pitch strike • According to statistics, throwing a first pitch strike save 12,000 runs in MLB last season. • Accord to statistics, pitchers that throw first pitch strike can expect an ERA of around 3.50. Pitchers that did not had an ERA of around 5.50. • The same statistics show that less than 8% of first pitch strikes result in a base hit. • http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/289359/First_Pitch_Strikes.jpg

  6. What pitches to teach? • "The changeup is the almighty equalizer. If you don't have velocity to beat guys, how do you make your fastball better? By being more effectively slow." • -- Rangers pitching coachMike Maddux • “A good changeup is the hardest pitch to hit”. • Corey Hart – Milwaukee Brewers

  7. Should I teach a curveball? • Conflicting studies • Know your pitchers mechanics, strength, etc. • Once they learn, all they want to do is throw it – major abuse • Teach cut fastball if they show signs of being ready. Maybe “football curve” • Changeup preferred – must play catch with it

  8. Mechanics • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTXNg2C1TaM • Front shoulder – closed and to the plate • Stay back!! • Finish your delivery

  9. Common Mistakes • Fly open • Short arm • Overthrow • Lack of balance • Over stride/Under stride • Repeating/not repeating the same mechanics

  10. Fixing The Mistakes • Develop arm strength • When talking to pitchers, fix one thing at a time – system overload • DO NOT give up on pitchers. One bad outing does not make a career.

  11. Holding Runners • Effective part of pitching success • Vary looks • Control tempo • Holding runners vs. pickoffs • Know situation (Oswego Regional bad pick)

  12. Fielding Bunts • Your ball until called off • Plant right foot beyond the ball (3rd base)

  13. Covering 1st • Automatic ball hit to your left • Arc to get up the base line • Hit base with right foot • Know situation – next play • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DWTl4yVtxk • How not to do it!

  14. Backing Up Bases • Do not be a spectator • Do not dwell on the fact that they hit the ball • Leave room between base and foul territory • Know situation – 1 vs. 2 bases ahead

  15. Come-backer/Start DP • Field the ball first • Make sure of one out • Communicate with Mid-INF before hitter • Throw at base • Drive the ball to the base • If unsure, go to first

  16. Contact Info • Matt Hahn – Head Baseball Coach (630) 463-3943 mhahn@geneva304.org Open invitation to any game and/or outdoor practice.

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