Mechanics, velocity, arm health, and honest answers for parents, players, and coaches, from the team that analyzes pitching deliveries frame by frame.
Recruiting can feel like a race that starts in middle school. It isn't. Here's the honest year-by-year timeline, and why getting good comes before getting seen.
August 24, 2026 · 7 min read MechanicsFull windup or simple stretch? It's one of the most common youth pitching questions. Here's the honest answer, and why simpler is often better.
August 21, 2026 · 6 min read Pitch ArsenalThe slider is nasty, and every young pitcher wants one. Here's the honest answer on when it's actually safe to add, and why waiting is the smart play.
August 20, 2026 · 6 min read MechanicsEveryone watches the arm. The front leg is where a lot of velocity and command are quietly won or lost. Here's what it should do, and why it matters so much.
August 19, 2026 · 6 min read Arm HealthThe daily limits by age, the rest days that matter just as much, and the one pitch count almost no parent is actually keeping. A simple guide to protecting a young arm.
August 18, 2026 · 7 min read Command & ControlConstantly bouncing pitches in front of the plate is one of the most common youth pitching frustrations. Here's what's really causing it, and how to fix it.
August 17, 2026 · 6 min read Arm HealthThere's huge pressure to pick one sport and go all-in early. For a young pitcher, that's usually the wrong move. Here's why multi-sport kids come out ahead.
August 16, 2026 · 7 min read Pitch ArsenalTwo fastballs, two jobs. Here's the honest difference, and why a young pitcher should master the straight one before chasing the one that moves.
August 15, 2026 · 6 min read BeginnersGood throwing is the foundation everything else in baseball is built on. Here's how to teach it simply, in the right order, without overcoaching the fun out of it.
August 14, 2026 · 6 min read TrainingBuilding a strong, durable pitching arm isn't about hammering it with exercises. Here's what actually builds arm strength, and how to do it without breaking the arm down.
August 13, 2026 · 7 min read Mental GameIt's one of the most common fears in youth pitching, and it quietly wrecks a kid's command. Here's why it happens and how to help him let go and throw.
August 12, 2026 · 6 min read RecruitingVelocity gets a pitcher looked at. It's everything else that gets him recruited. Here's what college coaches actually evaluate, in the order they weigh it.
August 11, 2026 · 7 min read MechanicsRushing feels fast, but it quietly wrecks command and velocity by throwing the whole delivery out of order. Here's what causes it and how to fix the tempo.
August 10, 2026 · 6 min read VelocityHigh school is when velocity really takes off, if it's built the right way. Here's the offseason plan that adds miles per hour without wrecking an arm to get them.
August 9, 2026 · 7 min read Command & ControlIt seems logical: to throw a strike, aim at the target. But aiming is one of the fastest ways to lose command and velocity at once. Here's the fix, and it's counterintuitive.
August 8, 2026 · 6 min read MechanicsA coach yelled 'get your elbow up,' and now you're worried. Here's the honest version: a lower arm slot is often perfectly fine. It's a late, dragging arm that's the real problem.
August 7, 2026 · 7 min read Arm HealthHis velocity dropped, his arm feels heavy, and nothing hurts exactly. That's often a 'dead arm.' Here's what it means, why it happens, and the line where it becomes a doctor's call.
August 7, 2026 · 7 min read MechanicsYou've heard a coach yell it: 'He's flying open!' Here's what it actually means, why it quietly steals velocity and control, and the honest way to fix it.
August 5, 2026 · 7 min read VelocityEvery pitcher wants to throw harder, and the internet is full of shortcuts that don't work. Here's how velocity is actually built, in the order that matters, without wrecking an arm to get it.
August 3, 2026 · 8 min read Arm HealthIt's the phrase every pitching parent dreads. Here's the calm, honest version: what Tommy John actually is, why it's showing up in kids, and how to lower the odds your son ever needs it.
August 3, 2026 · 8 min read BeginnersParents want a magic age. The honest answer is that readiness matters far more than a birthday. Here's how to tell if he's ready, and how to start him right.
August 1, 2026 · 6 min read Mental GameEvery pitcher gets hit around eventually. What separates the good ones isn't avoiding bad days. It's how fast they let them go. Here's how to build that.
July 31, 2026 · 6 min read VelocityHe's working hard and the radar gun won't budge. The fix is almost never 'throw more.' Here's what's actually holding his velocity back.
July 30, 2026 · 7 min read RecruitingA recruiting video is a fast first impression. Coaches decide in a handful of pitches. Here's exactly how to film one that gets watched, not skipped.
July 27, 2026 · 7 min read Pitch ArsenalEvery young pitcher wants a nasty curveball. The order you add pitches matters far more than how many you have. Here's the safe, simple progression.
July 26, 2026 · 6 min read Mental GameYou can't talk a kid out of nerves, and 'just relax' makes it worse. Here's what actually helps a young pitcher settle down and pitch with confidence.
July 25, 2026 · 7 min read TrainingMost parents think rest means no throwing at all. The arm sees it differently. Here's the difference between throwing and pitching, and how often a young arm should do each.
July 24, 2026 · 7 min read MechanicsThere's no single correct delivery. But efficient pitchers, at every level, share a handful of principles. Here are the five we look for in every arm.
July 23, 2026 · 7 min read MechanicsMost velocity hunts start at the arm. The real answer sits lower in the body. Here's the one mechanic that adds speed and takes stress off the arm at the same time.
July 23, 2026 · 7 min read CommandWalks pile up, everyone yells "just throw strikes," and he presses harder. Here's what's actually going on, and why it's almost never the thing people blame.
July 22, 2026 · 7 min read RecruitingThe recruiting world is loud, expensive, and full of hype. Here's the honest, no-nonsense version: when to do what, what coaches actually want, and where not to waste your money.
July 20, 2026 · 8 min read VelocityThe honest numbers by grade, what they do and don't mean for your pitcher, and the one comparison that actually matters.
July 19, 2026 · 7 min read Arm HealthWhat a pitcher does after he throws matters as much as the throwing. Here's the routine: flush the arm, do the recovery work, refuel and sleep, then respect the rest.
July 16, 2026 · 7 min read Arm HealthBefore the first throw, there's a routine that gets the body and arm ready to work. This is ours: warm up to throw, don't throw to warm up.
July 15, 2026 · 7 min read VelocityWeighted balls build velocity. They also raise the stress on a young arm. Here is the honest version: what they do, what they cost, and why age is the whole question.
July 14, 2026 · 8 min read TrainingDone right, strength work is one of the safest, highest-return things a young pitcher can do. Done wrong, it's a way to get hurt. Here is the honest, age-by-age version.
July 13, 2026 · 8 min read Arm HealthSome soreness after a big outing is normal. Some of it is your arm asking for help. Here is how to tell the two apart, what to do, and the line where it stops being a coaching question and becomes a doctor's.
July 12, 2026 · 7 min read CommandWhy aiming backfires, what actually causes a young pitcher to miss the zone, and the fixes that build real command.
July 10, 2026 · 6 min read Arm HealthThe workload and mechanics that add stress to a young arm, what you can actually check from video, and the line where it stops being a mechanics question and becomes a doctor's.
July 9, 2026 · 7 min read BeginnersA calm, do-this-first guide for the parent whose kid is brand new to pitching. Build a safe, athletic motion, keep it fun, and protect the arm.
July 8, 2026 · 6 min read Game DayThe four usual suspects behind the game-day velocity drop, the two-video test that identifies which one, and what to say to a kid who's aiming.
July 7, 2026 · 6 min read RecruitingThe real velocity numbers by division, what coaches weigh besides the gun, and the honest plan for the pitcher who isn't there yet.
July 6, 2026 · 7 min read VelocityWhat long toss actually builds, what it doesn't guarantee, how far to throw at every age, and the exact protocol our training plans use, with video.
July 5, 2026 · 7 min read DrillsDrills only work when they target the right flaw. Three common problems, two drills each, with the same video demos our evaluated pitchers train with.
July 4, 2026 · 7 min read Arm HealthThe honest answer is a readiness test, not a birthday. Three gates tell you whether a young pitcher is ready for a breaking ball.
July 3, 2026 · 6 min read How-ToFive rules, a phone, and five minutes. Plus the one camera mistake that ruins more pitching videos than everything else combined.
July 2, 2026 · 5 min read Lessons & CostsWhat lessons actually cost, when they pay off, the four ways parents burn the money, and the one free step worth taking before you commit.
July 2, 2026 · 6 min read MechanicsWhat each mistake costs in velocity and arm stress, what fixed looks like, and why no one's eyes can catch any of it live.
July 2, 2026 · 7 min read VelocityWhere the typical numbers really sit at every age, why the chart matters less than parents think, and the one factor you can actually control.
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read