Developing Basic Pitches details how and when to throw certain pitches, including three types of fastballs, five types of breaking pitches, and change-ups. The grip, arm action, arm speed, and other key mechanical factors for each pitch are explained and demonstrated. The DVD also discusses how to hit the target with each pitch.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Breaking pitches:
- three-quarter curveball
- downer curveball
- cut fastball (slider)
- knuckle fastball
- When to throw each type of pitch
- Drills to develop breaking pitches
- Hitting the target
- Fastballs:
- four-seam fastball
- two-seam across the seam fastball