Pitching Tips & Drills DRILLBalance Beam - Mark Lane forces pitchers to keep their balance throughout their motion Cloth Slap - Mike Cole develops snap of wrist, delivery of ball out front of body and follow through Control - Coach Don develops a pitcher's awareness of the strike zone Drill For LH Pickoff Move - CoachB Enhances the ability for the pitcher to pick off runners at first base Flat Ground Spot Work - Coach Adams lock in proper release point after long toss Foot Strike Drill - L.A. "Skip" Fast teach your pitchers to land on the ball of the foot Hand Off - David J Meacher gives a picher better snap on the ball and reduces side-arming Pitching Chair Drill (Var.) - CoachB Makes sure that you stay loaded and use your backside. Sit and Hit the Bullseye - Rob Barthle requires pitchers to keep their elbow above the shoulder, and a good rotation of the shoulders Stepping on the Line - Fred J Wright keeps the pitcher's hips and shoulders from opening early Tarp - Coach Don develops a pitcher's ball control The Balance - Ron Barthle improves pitching control problems through good balance The Goalpost - Rob Barthle teaches pitching with the lower body, and keeping the elbows up The Plate - Kent Hightower gets the young pitcher to deliver more consistently controled pitches The Wall - Coach B makes sure that the pitcher isn't getting long in the back when pitching Weight Back - Marshall Erickson alleviates rushing the lower body and develops a good rhythm and pace PHILOSOPHYA Pitcher's Perspective: Tips to Keep Opposing Hitters Honest - Coach K avoid having your pitches picked Gary Adams' Tip of the Month December 2000 - UCLA Head Coach Gary Adams Control Gary Adams' Tip of the Month March 2000 - UCLA Head Coach Gary Adams Strengthen and preserve your arm Over The Fence Pitching Philosophy - Coach B