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Add Velocity Naturally: How a Pitcher Maximizes MPH Using His Height

In the Lessons from the MLB, Angel and Joe talk about the great NYY pitcher, Severino and how he is given such respect for being a pitcher that can “self-correct” on the mound.Angel talks about the beauty of this skill and how to acquire it…without letting it interfere with your pitching.

In the Teaching Moment, Angel talks about a way that every pitcher can increase his velocity right now.The importance of releasing your pitch as close to the plate as possible is discussed and gives coaches instruction as to what to look for PLUS a great drill to teach feel.

In the Ninth Inning, Angel gives you one more tip from prior podcasts regarding troubleshooting the Change-up.Angel also responds to a ‘curve-ball” that Joe threw her in the last podcast

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The Change-Up:grips, muscles, and troubleshooting tips

In The Teaching Moment, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli talk about the change-up, including the grips, the muscles involved, and how to use that information to troubleshoot issue with its effectiveness.Additionally, using some examples of common methods used to practice the change-up, Angel talks about how to avoid mistakes when creating a drill or practice session.

Additionally, Angel answers a listener's question about the exact descriptionof "stride foot contact" and how it relates to where the arm should be at that moment in the motion.

In The Ninth Inning,Angel "closes" the episode with a very common flaw in a pitcher's rotation phase that can rob him of velocity.

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In this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli speak with Bellarmine University Head Baseball Coach Larry Owens about five things that pitchers can do to improve their performance.

One by one, Larry details five pillars of pitching performance that many coaches and pitchers already are familiar with. After Larry explains the importance of each -- i.e., "the why," Angel describes ways that pitchers can approach and practice them -- i.e., "the how."

Angel "closes" the episode in the "Ninth Inning" segment, asking and answering the question "should a pitcher go as fast as he can down the hill during his stride?"

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In this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli discuss the 4 most critical adjustments for power pitchers. Just like a race car needs constant tune-ups, baseball pitchers need to be regularly reviewing and correcting their mechanics to remain at peak performance. Angel goes through the four most common adjustments she makes when working with high-velocity pitchers.

In the "Trending Topics" segment, Joe relays to Angel a comment by MLB Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, who said that the split-finger fastball or forkball is the pitch that causes the most elbow pain and elbow injuries. Is it true? Angel answers, based on science.

In the final segment -- "The 9th Inning" -- Angel "closes" the show by answering a question posed by a listener regarding youths who pitch and catch in the same game.
 

How Joe DeMers Pitched a Perfect Game - Tips on Preparation, Training, and Making Adjustments In this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli speak with Joe DeMers, ace starter for University of Washington and author of the 27th perfect game in NCAA Division 1 history. DeMers has been Angel's client for the past eleven years, keeping him injury free through his entire career and ensuring that his strength training and mechanics stay in check. DeMers shares the training and mental preparation necessary to stay healthy and remain an elite pitcher at college baseball's highest level.

Topics include:

• What age to start a weight training program
• Maintaining a weight training program in season and out
• Being open to, constantly reviewing, and making, mechanical adjustments
• Importance of recovery
• Mental discipline
• Preparation
• Handling success from a young age
• Advice for pitchers making the adjustment from high school to college

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• What coaches and scouts look for in a pitcher?
• Red flags you don't want to set off.
• Velocity or Location...which is more important?

The final episode of Season 4 features Larry Owens, head baseball coach of Bellarmine University and a former pro baseball scout and minor league pitching coach.

Angel and Joe tap Larry's vast and varied experience as a player, coach, and scout to learn what amateur pitchers need to do to attract the attention of MLB scouts and college coaches. Additionally, Larry shares some of the secrets of successful pitching programs at both the college and pro levels.