Brad’s Pitching Tip – Part 4
April 18, 2010 by Brad Hinkle
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Walks equal RUNS!!! Being aggressive in the strike zone allows the hitter to get themselves out. The fewer batters a pitcher walks, the less they score!
Brad’s Pitching Tip – Part 3
December 7, 2009 by Brad Hinkle
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A pitcher has two jobs; throw strikes and get outs. The more strikes you throw, the more outs you get! When a pitcher attacks the strike zone he forces the hitter to make contact and keeps his walks to a minimum. Be aggressive in the strike zone!!
Brad’s Pitching Tips – Part 2
September 7, 2009 by Brad Hinkle
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Low pitches produce low ERA’s! No matter the pitch, anything located low in the strike zone will consistently give good results for any pitcher. Throw low, hard strikes and you will have a lower ERA than throwing in any other location!
Brad’s Pitching Tips – Part 1
June 1, 2009 by Brad Hinkle
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Fastballs create arm strength! For a young pitcher, the best way to improve his velocity and location of his pitches over time is to throw fastballs. Successful pitchers rely on their ability to locate good hard fastballs. Practice powerful pitches!
