EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 1H 21M
Combating Walk Rates: Developing Command
from Finding the Edge · host Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic
In this episode of the Finding the Edge, we explore the age old pitching debate about velocity and command. The question is can we train command? If so what does it look like to develop command using ecological principles?00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction00:05 Velocity vs Command: The Eternal Debate00:23 Analyzing Walk Rates and Team Performance02:08 Year-to-Year and In-Season Walk Rate Correlations03:56 Ecological Perspective on Command Development12:02 Understanding Fatigue and Its Impact on Command20:26 Exploring Variability in Pitching Mechanics33:27 Balancing Exploration and Execution in Training38:41 The Role of Weighted Training in Skill Adaptation39:28 Exploration and Training Residuals in Skill Development41:41 The Importance of Intentional Exploration48:06 Guiding Exploration Through Structured Activities54:30 Balancing Routine and Adaptability59:42 Ecological Approach to Improving Command01:13:31 Varying implements to Enhance Command01:16:59 Final Thoughts on Command and AttentionIntro music by: Muellzy / muellzymusic Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)Donate to Finding the Edge: buymeacoffee.com/ftepodEcological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7Educational Products: https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/Social MediaTwitter: @EmergentmvmtInstagram: @EmergentmvmtPatreon: / emergentmvmt Follow Us!Join our Discord: bit.ly/3a07z1BFind us on Twitter: @FTEpod@gboyum01@RobertFrey40@kyledupic@CoachgbakerSubscribe on Youtube: @findingtheedge
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In this episode of the Finding the Edge, we explore the age old pitching debate about velocity and command. The question is can we train command? If so what does it look like to develop command using ecological principles?00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction00:05 Velocity vs Command: The Eternal Debate00:23 Analyzing Walk Rates and Team Performance02:08 Year-to-Year and In-Season Walk Rate Correlations03:56 Ecological Perspective on Command Development12:02 Understanding Fatigue and Its Impact on Command20:26 Exploring Variability in Pitching Mechanics33:27 Balancing Exploration and Execution in Training38:41 The Role of Weighted Training in Skill Adaptation39:28 Exploration and Training Residuals in Skill Development41:41 The Importance of Intentional Exploration48:06 Guiding Exploration Through Structured Activities54:30 Balancing Routine and Adaptability59:42 Ecological Approach to Improving Command01:13:31 Varying implements to Enhance Command01:16:59 Final Thoughts on Command and AttentionIntro music by: Muellzy / muellzymusic Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)Donate to Finding the Edge: buymeacoffee.com/ftepodEcological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7Educational Products: https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/Social MediaTwitter: @EmergentmvmtInstagram: @EmergentmvmtPatreon: / emergentmvmt Follow Us!Join our Discord: bit.ly/3a07z1BFind us on Twitter: @FTEpod@gboyum01@RobertFrey40@kyledupic@CoachgbakerSubscribe on Youtube: @findingtheedge
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