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New article: 7 Tips for Throwing a Better Changeup
Started Jan 9 0 Replies 0 Likes
Wrote this article for my website a few days back. Pasting below, but you can also check it out at:…Continue
New article: Pitching Mechanics - The Right Way to Lead with Your Hips
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Richards May 1. 13 Replies 5 Likes
Just sharing a new article I'd been working on.Pitching Mechanics: The Right Way to Lead…Continue
The Pitcher's Stride: Why a Longer Stride Isn't Always the Answer
Started this discussion. Last reply by Coach Mike Nov 26, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi, just wanted to share something I think might be helpful to young pitchers and coaches out there. Sometimes young pitchers think all they need to do is stride farther and they will throw harder.…Continue
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Bobby Meeks liked Phil R.'s discussion New article: Pitching Mechanics - The Right Way to Lead with Your Hips
Don Ervin replied to Phil R.'s discussion New article: Pitching Mechanics - The Right Way to Lead with Your Hips"Through DR. Andrews and his associates at his American Sports Medicine Research Institute in Bermingham Alabama they have proven how a pitchers body in motion from the rubber to it's finish position should function within a series of sequenced,…"
Phil R. commented on Bill Stanton's blog post Michael McCarthy: Work hard and focus, and good things tend to happen"Good stuff and great reminder for young ballplayers, parents and coaches alike. It's not where you start... similar story, I was an awful Little League player - didn't even play LL when I was 11 and 12. But a love for the game, hard work…"
Phil R. replied to Phil R.'s discussion The Pitcher's Stride: Why a Longer Stride Isn't Always the Answer in the group Pitching Coaches and Instructors"Hi Shaun, thanks glad you like the article. It really all depends on the pitcher and what kind of change he needs to make. But generally speaking, I would advise moving in gradual increments. That said, when working with kids who lack a powerful…"
Shaun Reed replied to Phil R.'s discussion The Pitcher's Stride: Why a Longer Stride Isn't Always the Answer in the group Pitching Coaches and Instructors"When you have your pitchers adjust their stride, how much do you ask them to adjust. A few inches, or more? Love the article"
Larry Cicchiello left a comment for Phil R."Happy Birthday Phil and many more from Check Swing and me & my staff at http://www.LarryBaseball.com. I’ve written many articles on hitting & pitching. If you’d like to use any of them for your website, newsletter, blog, etc,…"
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- Coach Baseball, Am a Pitching Instructor
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- High School, College
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:25am on February 10, 2013, Larry Cicchiello said…
Happy Birthday Phil and many more from Check Swing and me & my staff at http://www.LarryBaseball.com. I’ve written many articles on hitting & pitching. If you’d like to use any of them for your website, newsletter, blog, etc, feel free to contact me & I’d be more than happy to share them for free. You can “Google” my name to read some of them. Go have yourself a day brother!
- At 7:26pm on August 7, 2012, Larry Cicchiello said…
Hi Phil and welcome to Check Swing. I think you'll enjoy this baseball community as it's all about talking baseball and helping each other. I’m not a know it all but If you ever want to talk hitting, pitching, coaching or umpiring feel free to contact me (with NO sales pitches from me.) Best regards and welcome aboard!
- At 3:02pm on August 7, 2012,
Bill Stanton said… Phil- Thanks for joining us at CheckSwing! I am the Founder of this baseball community and excited to have you with us. Have a great time making new connections and talking baseball. Please invite any players and coaches that you know to join us as well. Enjoy!
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