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Assessing
Your Pitching
I’d be shocked that
any pitcher is completely satisfied with their game.
We should all be
aware of any flaws in our delivery, training,
pitches, conditioning, the mental side of the game,
as well as any shortcomings with our nutrition.
How many of you take
a good look at your game?
I’ll bet a lot fewer
than those that do analyze each and every aspect of
their activity.
The year 2005 is
coming to a quick end. Now is a great time to
evaluate your game and set a plan for the New Year.
Don’t wait; we’ll all
be on the field in a few months. It’s coming very
quickly.
Most of us train with
our strengths…..usually the things we like very
much.
Most of us don’t do
the things we don’t like or become bored with very
quickly. The very successful pitchers don’t skip the
tedious steps they embrace them.
Tedious things like
core work for power, specifically working on our
shoulder and elbow endurance, how about velocity
training? How many of you are working on your
stretch delivery so it can be quick to home plate,
yet still be able to maintain velocity and control?
Not many I bet.
We can all make
excuses, but the reality of the situation is if you
want to make a change in your pitching, you can.
It starts with
assessing your current strengths and weaknesses.
Take a good look in
the mirror and write down what you see.
Once you’ve
identified the strengths and weaknesses, start to
set a plan to make your weaknesses strengths and
your strengths continue to be strengths.
Remember the saying;
“Proper preparation precedes success and confidence
on the mound.”
Make It Happen!
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