Author: Coach JP

How To Choose A Pitching Machine

Before we dive into pitching machine features & benefits, allow me a coach’s perspective on how I believe ballplayers are made. FIRST… You must learn the proper mechanics!How this long stick is most efficiently wielded from pre-pitch to follow through. SECOND… You do it over and over and over again!There is nothing more important than… Continue reading How To Choose A Pitching Machine

Buying An Arm Style Pitching Machine

Which Master Pitching Machine Iron Mike Do I Buy? Probably the greatest tools a team could want that will make the single biggest impact on a team of budding ballplayers, is a pitching machine & batting cage! If the arm style machine is your favorite style (I figure almost all 30 MLB teams use them),… Continue reading Buying An Arm Style Pitching Machine

Looking For A Coach

I’m sure you heard this question many times before, but here goes. First, here’s some background info 10 years old 5’3” 130# Cal Ripkin league- No pitchers mound Average pitch speed 56mph Top speed 63mph Pitched to 103 batters, 77 strikeout, 24 walks,2 hit with pitch No hits. Only 2 foul balls Only 2 pitches-fastball,… Continue reading Looking For A Coach

Practice In Small Areas

Dear Coach, I am a middle school baseball coach in North Carolina. Early in the season our weather is misserable and often cannot practice outdoors. Being the lowest ranking ball program spacing indoors is rarely available to us. Are there any drills you can recomend for indoor practices that take place in small areas? Thanks,… Continue reading Practice In Small Areas

Credit

My son pitched to one batter in his last game.  The bases were loaded when he came in and he unfortunately walked in the winning run.  How is this counted against him since none of the runs were his.  Is he credited with anything except the walk? Larry R. Greene     Larry You are… Continue reading Credit