How can i become a better pitcher?
Question:im entering high school and i've been playing baseball since i was 5 and i really want to be on the team, i cant really hit so i was wondering how i become a better pitcher. i can throw a fastball, change, and curve. any suggestions for a 4th pitch? also how fast should you have to throw to make a team? i have good control so im really only looking to improve my speed. please help.
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It's the QUALITY of pitches, not the QUANTITY that matter.What is your best pitch?
Honestly, at the HS level, most pitchers get by with a Fastball and Curve, so if you have a good Change, then you've got the tools you need for success IF you can throw them effectively.
If your fastball is not your best pitch, I'd focus on improving your velocity. In HS ball, it begins with the fastball - it will make your curve and change that much more effective.
Best of luck!
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Hi There, you can ask God to help you become a better pitcher. He will help you. God is there for you. Be brave and good luck on it. God loves you so much. God bless you.no one can really tell you how to be better over this, but I would recommend that you pick up a copy of "The Art of Pitching" by Tom Seaver (former MLB pitcher).
It walks you through everything a pitcher would ever need to know.
It helped me when I was still in high school, I just wish I had found it earlier than I did.
Best of luck to you.
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I'll tell you that practicing everyday will help tremendously. For a 4th pitch I would recommend the Knuckleball. If you can master this pitch then you will be deadly. However it is tough to learn and even some of the great knuckleballers are still learning to master it. For example R.A. Dickey. His knuckleball is deadly but he also is not consistent with it. Fnd someone with a real knowledge of pitching to work with you.Are metal cleats legal in babe ruth baseball (ages 13-15)?
Im playing high school ball right now and i think that all you need is 3 pitches. If your curve and change are pretty good u dont have to worry about a 4th pitch. A knuckle is is a bad pitch to throw because of its inconsistency, how many great knuckle-ballers do u see in the pros? But if u really want another pitch try the splitter, i throw it and it is deadly.Speed isnt really that important, but u need to throw in the low to mid 70's as a freshman to be succesful.
Hope i was any help and good luck.
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Eat your Wheaties.and don't stress yourself out over trying out for the team. For a High School team, it is sometimes more important that you prove you WANT to be there, and will give it the best you can, as opposed to ability.
So, if you can't impress the coaches with ability... impress them with something else, like work ethic and hustle.
GOOD LUCK
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Try a sinker or a running fastball.You can improve your velocity to a certain extent, but you're either born with a gun or you're not.
Using free weight dumbells, do tricep extension sets. Alternate between low weights/high reps(12-15) and high weights/low reps (5-7) on alternate days.
You can also get one of those exercise springs or bungee cables to increase you arm strength. Remember though, you won't be doing yourself or your team any good if you blow out your arm trying to throw harder than you should. If you have good control and a variety of pitches your coach will notice...velocity comes slowly.
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In high school if you can throw 3 pitches and locate them you should be fine. Learn to throw a splitter and you will dominate on the HS level.My fellow baseball fans. Do you think that schilling's sox contained real blood? or paint?
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