In this 3-part series, Long Beach State Head Coach Troy Buckley details the mechanics and flow of a pitcher's flat ground routine. This routine, coupled with the long toss routine make up a good foundation for a pitcher's throwing program.
Coach Buckley covers the last component of the flat ground routine: coordinating the lines you create, the direction your momentum is headed, and the leverage you build with backside involvement and good closure.
Long Beach State Head Coach Troy Buckley gives a detailed breakdown of 4 key pitches: the cutter, slider, curve ball and change-up as well as some tips for maintaining arm health.
Coach Buckley demonstrates two main grips for the change-up including the pitchfork and circle and describes a successful change-up which will mimic a fastball.
In this series, brought to you by Little League, you'll learn what elements of a pitch you should be teaching at the Major's level, and how to develop your pitcher's throwing mechanics.
In this video, Steve Bernhardt of Baseball Factory makes recommendations for keeping young pitchers healthy while also getting them into a routine that will help them build arm strength.
Footwork in the long toss routine is important for timing, rhythm and direction. Coach Buckley explains how to coordinate the feet while not becoming overly robotic.
The finishing mechanics of the long toss routine can be tiresome, so it's vital to monitor your mechanics, your commitment to the finish and your looseness.