Everyone wants to know, "What it takes to be a good college pitcher". I hope Sparky and Riseball will contribute their practice routines as well:
Here is what my DD and I did.
Back when my DD was pitching, there was no fall ball.
Our general schedule was:
a) Jan, Feb, March: Practiced 3 to 4 times a week, usually about 60 to 90 minutes.
b) April-August: Practiced on an "as needed" basis, depending upon how much she pitched at HS and TB practice and games. Also, if she developed a flaw.
c) August-September: Maybe once a week, maybe not.
d) October-November-December: Once or twice a week.
USUAL PRACTICE:
a) Overhand throwing
b) Underhand pitch and catch. (I would be standing, not sitting on a bucket.) After that, we went to full motion pitching.
c) Drills (walk throughs, stork, etc.)
d) Control work, speed work, or movement work, depending upon what she needed to work on.
e) End with game situation pitching.
f) Underhand pitch and catch cool down.
After her sophomore year in HS, I wore a catchers mask and shin guards. Yes, I looked ridiculous. But, I still have all of my teeth.
Here is what my DD and I did.
Back when my DD was pitching, there was no fall ball.
Our general schedule was:
a) Jan, Feb, March: Practiced 3 to 4 times a week, usually about 60 to 90 minutes.
b) April-August: Practiced on an "as needed" basis, depending upon how much she pitched at HS and TB practice and games. Also, if she developed a flaw.
c) August-September: Maybe once a week, maybe not.
d) October-November-December: Once or twice a week.
USUAL PRACTICE:
a) Overhand throwing
b) Underhand pitch and catch. (I would be standing, not sitting on a bucket.) After that, we went to full motion pitching.
c) Drills (walk throughs, stork, etc.)
d) Control work, speed work, or movement work, depending upon what she needed to work on.
e) End with game situation pitching.
f) Underhand pitch and catch cool down.
After her sophomore year in HS, I wore a catchers mask and shin guards. Yes, I looked ridiculous. But, I still have all of my teeth.
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