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Pitching Insights & Tips
The Science Behind Effective Pitching: How Data-Driven Training Transforms Young Athletes
Few experiences frustrate dedicated families more than watching young pitchers work hard only for progress to stall or injuries to arise despite frequent lessons. The traditional system often leans on instinct or recycled anecdotes, leaving ambitious athletes chasing improvement without knowing whether their hours of effort create real advances or reinforce invisible flaws. Most parents today want answers beyond vague praise they expect proof, not platitudes, with safety and
Feb 4
Why data and measurable progress are pivotal to pitching development
The use of rapsodo in the development of pitchers Objective feedback remains the standard against which all meaningful pitching progress is measured. The temptation to rely on "feel" intuition built from anecdotal observation runs deep, especially in youth baseball circles, where past generations advanced mainly by trial and error. Yet, research and experience reveal the limitations of such guesswork: subtle mechanical flaws go undetected, plateaus persist unaddressed, and we
Feb 4
At What Age Should Your Youth Pitcher Be Throwing Certain Pitches?
Every parent and coach wants to help young pitchers develop their skills while protecting their growing arms. One of the most common questions in youth baseball is: "When is it safe for my pitcher to throw a curveball, slider, or changeup?" The answer isn't as simple as picking an age from a chart, but understanding the guidelines and reasoning behind them will help you make informed decisions for your young athlete. Youth Pitching at a Glance TL;DR < 9 yrs: Fastball only –
Jan 7
TAP Athletes' Top 4 Tips for Youth Pitchers to Improve Velocity and Control Naturally
Youth pitchers don’t advance by choosing between velocity and control they need both. Velocity without a foundation fades, and control without competitive speed limits upside. Real development happens when the two are trained together, creating durable performance that carries beyond weekend tournaments. TL;DR Velocity and command must be developed together one without the other limits long-term success Foundational mechanics matter more than effort ; poor patterns get ingrai
Dec 5, 2025
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