- Oct 25, 2009
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I have set a goal of being able to effectively pitch batting practice by the start of Feb 2018 HS season.
I am well past retirement age. (I get immediate feedback if I try to muscle the ball.) I am a hitting instructor with 15+ years experience. I've also been pitching most HS seasons from 20' behind a screen using a slingshot motion. Although somewhat helpful I really believe it leaves a lot to be desired!
I don't intend to teach pitching; I just want to be able to pitch. I have watched a few videos by Bill Hillhouse. I like his keep it simple approach and he is who I am trying to follow. I have thrown 2600 pitches since the middle of May. 200 per session takes about 1 1/2 hours. I work alone throwing the length of a 55' cage except the last 30 pitches at 43 feet. Working on mechanics primarily—arm whip, wrist flick, fastball drop-type spin. Not so much accuracy for now.
I have a goal of at least 10,000 pitches by season. With anticipated progression to other facets of the pitch.
I am seeking advice/opinion/suggestions on the state of readiness I'll be come Feb 2018.
I am well past retirement age. (I get immediate feedback if I try to muscle the ball.) I am a hitting instructor with 15+ years experience. I've also been pitching most HS seasons from 20' behind a screen using a slingshot motion. Although somewhat helpful I really believe it leaves a lot to be desired!
I don't intend to teach pitching; I just want to be able to pitch. I have watched a few videos by Bill Hillhouse. I like his keep it simple approach and he is who I am trying to follow. I have thrown 2600 pitches since the middle of May. 200 per session takes about 1 1/2 hours. I work alone throwing the length of a 55' cage except the last 30 pitches at 43 feet. Working on mechanics primarily—arm whip, wrist flick, fastball drop-type spin. Not so much accuracy for now.
I have a goal of at least 10,000 pitches by season. With anticipated progression to other facets of the pitch.
I am seeking advice/opinion/suggestions on the state of readiness I'll be come Feb 2018.