How can a young pitcher throw more strikes?

Command comes from repeating the delivery and aiming at a small target. The videos show what pitching command is made of and drills that train it.

What it looks like: Walks, pitches all over the zone, and a delivery that looks different every pitch.

4 videos

  • How Pitchers (Actually) Throw Strikes - Command Tips for BaseballCoach Dan Blewett · Watch on YouTube
  • How To Immediately Improve Pitching CommandTread Athletics · Watch on YouTube
  • The 2 Skills That Actually Make Up Pitching CommandDriveline Baseball · Watch on YouTube
  • Pitching Command Training with Casey Weathers | Driveline BaseballDriveline Baseball · Watch on YouTube

Where these videos come from

  • Coach Dan Blewett: Dan Blewett, a former professional pitcher who coaches pitchers and young players.
  • Tread Athletics: A pitching development company.
  • Driveline Baseball: A training and research center whose programs college and professional players use.

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