Why are towel drills bad?
Why are towel drills bad?
Unfortunately, it can also lead to some very bad habits if you’re not careful. In my opinion, the towel drill, at best, can be a useful tool for teaching proper sequencing in your delivery… at worst, it can create awful mechanics that actually rob you of power and velocity.
Why do pitchers wrap their arms in towels?
You often see pitchers wrapping their arms in towels in the dugout to stay loose. The pitcher keeps his arm warm but gets to cool his body as well. They could even wear it in the dugout and avoid all the towel nonsense. MLB would have to approve the jacket before players could wear it in games, of course.
How do you practice pitching without a catcher?
Again using grommets and zip ties, hang a cheap car floor mat behind the hole in the piece of tarp Pitch to this target: when you hit the floor mat the ball will push the mat back then drop right behind your frame, into a plastic tub that you can leave there for that purpose.
Why do pitchers wear jackets when running the bases?
You often see pitchers wrapping their arms in towels in the dugout to stay loose. And, of course, many wear jackets when running the bases. It’ll keep their arms warm without the fuss of having to wear a full jacket, allowing the rest of their body to cool.
Why do pitchers wear jackets before pitching?
Between innings, pitchers need to keep their arm warm since the arm temperature can cool down rapidly. Pitchers should keep a jacket on between innings (even during summer months) to keep the muscles from contracting during the cooling effect and to lessen the soreness felt the next day.
What is a pitching fielding practice drill?
Pitcher fielding practice, or PFPs, are probably a pitcher’s worst nightmare. But being an excellent fielder to go along with being an excellent pitcher can only help you and make your stat line look even better. For this drill you will want a rebound net. Go through your entire pitching motion, throwing the baseball into the net.
How to use a pitching rubber for beginners?
If you have a practice pitching rubber, you can use it for a starting point, but it isn’t necessary for this drill. Start the drill with both of your feet on the pitching rubber. Now go into your wind-up lifting your lead leg as you normally would. Now at its zenith, hold your leg in place for 10 seconds, then simply place it back on the ground.
How do I perform a proper pitching stretch?
Stand on your pitching rubber as though you will be pitching from the stretch. Now go into your pitching motion, lifting your lead leg and holding it for a few seconds, similar to how you did in the Balancing Drill. Now drop your leg and tap your toes on the ground BEHIND your drive leg.
How do I perform a balancing drill in softball?
Now go into your pitching motion, lifting your lead leg and holding it for a few seconds, similar to how you did in the Balancing Drill. Now drop your leg and tap your toes on the ground BEHIND your drive leg. Lift your leg up again, hold for a few seconds, then drop and tap your toes IN FRONT of your lead leg.
