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Baseball Coaching:Pitching Drills and Techniques [VHS]

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This guy seems to get it right. Most pitching pitching videos
I've seen have way too much talking and complicate an already complicated subject. Heck, my son is 9 and I don't think he'll sign with the Padres. So I'm not interested in a lot of the technical jargon. This video has relative easy, simple pitching drills for players ages 8-12. Most of the pitching drills can be used for older players with some adjustmnts. He gives the drills names such as , "Multiple Home Plate Drill", "Knee Drill" and more. Paying close attention to the narrator, there are excellent subtle hints ("practice pitching against a wall with your eyes closed") that youth coaches and parents will find useful. He goes into a pitching anyalsis which is very good but could have used some more info. My son and I have watched this a few times and it is enjoyable. We went outside to do some of these drills and look forward to trying them with the team. The written hints at the end of the video should be mounted on every Little League dugout in America.

More of a pitching drill video, "Pitching Drills & Techniques" is long on the drills and a little short on the techniques. However, this valuable tool for 7-12 year olds is a "must have" item for Little League parents and coaches who have kids that aspire to pitch and pitch well. The producer of this video takes the approach that there are way too many theories on pitching, especially for young players, and that you are better off teaching them the basic fundamentals and instill different drills to make players aware of the different parts of their body that make up the pitching motion. Some advanced drills like the "Concentration Drill" with one lefty and one righty batter standing in the batter's box together, is a sight to behold. Tried it already and can see the potential positive results. The program goes at a terrific pace and there is no boring parts to it. Pitching analysis is addressed and done so in a clear consise manner. I would have liked to see a bit more with this. The producer also gives some very valuable tips toward the end about how to recognize if your pitcher is tired plus other bonuses. He is right on the money when he states: "With Pitching, It Is Better To Have Youth Players Master 4 or 5 Techniques Than Be Confused By 20".
Words most leagues and parents should live by. All in all this is a real winner and leagues should make this part of their library.

Hey, here is a pitching DVD that keeps it simple. Exclusively for 7-12 year olds, the drills used will teach your players the diferent parts of the body that make up the pitching motion.
Very good drills. For first year coaches, this is a must!

Excellent teaching methods for youth baseball players who not only want to be pitchers but also helps develop the correct throwing motion for the whole team.
Great production values and great explanations! This video rocks!

This simple pitching program is perfect for Little League coaches covering the 8-12 year old kids. Dynamic drills with good explanations. Simply put, pitching is not just the throwing arm but the complete body and this video proves it!

The essence of this program are the drills demonstrated to get youth players who want to be pitchers a full sense of the mechanics involved. Most of the drills are relevant! Use of the legs and hips are addressed as far as the pitching motion. Many youth players refuse to recognize that complete body mechanics are just as important as arm mechanics. This program gives an excellent overview! Like Marty Schupak's other sports videos, the production values are excellent! This video is a welcome addition for parents, coaches and Little Leagues. Ages 7-12 will get the most from this program.

This was the most boring baseball instructional video i ever seen......the drill'S that they use,makes no sense to me at all,pitcher pitching with one foot on a chair,pitching with his feet crossed,etc.ARE YOU KIDDING ME.if you want to see how baseball should be played and instructed,watch the Tom Emanski video's or Cal and Billy Ripken video's these are the best video's i've seen.Believe me,i'm not Tommy Lasorda by all means,but dam i know some stuff about baseball,this video sucks,buy something else,this video put me to sleep.HONESTLY.

I have watched this video twice and after a month now, should try it again. I didn't find much helpful information to teach kids to pitch in this video.

Some good pitching information. Youth coaches and parents must
realize though that most pitching talent is natural. This program does offer
good logical drills.

This is a better than average DVD that theorizes more on players experiencing success
than pure technique. The drills work on bigger targets early in the season, using each
part of the body on the wind-up then only using certain parts, and pitching from the stretch to maintain balance.
I would recommend this for the new coach. The experienced coach will find only about 2/3rds useful but
will also get some value.