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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_154_-_The_how_why_and_when_of_throwing_a_change_up_in_amateur_baseball.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA you will learn: The two main goals of a change up What locations to throw the change up in to make it most effective When a change up is most effective and when it is least effective Why the change […]

It is my opinion that a good straight change up (or circle change with arm side run and sink) is one of the most valuable pitches you can teach a young player, but it is often the third pitch to come together behind the fastball and breaking ball. The goal of the change up Obviously, […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_145_-_A_new_look_at_developing_pitchers_in_practice.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: If pitching is really 33-50% of the game, why don’t we use use that much time on it in practice? Why I believe our staff has fallen behind What we are doing about it How we […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_125_-_3_tips_to_shutting_down_the_running_game.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA podcast you will learn: The pitcher’s number one job The simple thing your pitcher can do to help your catchers Why it’s ok to throw the ball down the line sometimes How we use a slide step What time is […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_124_-_Getting_your_pitchers_ready_for_the_season.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What your #1 priority in planning your practices should be Why you need to meet your pitchers where they are to get ready for the sason Should you map out preliminary roles for your pitching staff […]

5 ways to make your bullpen sessions more game-like Pitching is different than almost every other skill in baseball in that it’s not a reaction.  The pitcher is in total control, they decide when the ball is thrown, they the pitch type, the pitch location, and the pitch velocity. Everyone else reacts to them. Because […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_117_-_Components_of_being_a_great_pitcher.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Mental toughness, what is it for pitchers and why is it important? How important is velocity? What’s a whole plate, 1/2 plate, 1/3 plate and spot pitcher? The most important thing for pitchers to do with […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_101-_Why_I_call_pitches_and_my_favorite_pitch_sequences.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS  In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why I call pitches Why calling pitches can actually help your catcher learn to call a game How effective velocity impacts your pitch calls How where a hitter stands in the box can tell you […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_077_-_Managing_pitchers_in_the_pitch_count_era.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: How to combat a lack of pitching in the pitch count era. An efficiency measurement for pitchers in game. COVER THE MARBLES!!!! A scrimmage idea to save you time and maximize your pitcher’s efficiency. […]