EP41 – How To Improve Pitching Command

Dan talks about control vs command; why some pitchers command the ball better than others; what pitchers can do to improve their strike-throwing; the mental factors that play into it; how margin for error and pitch-calling can affect strike rates, and much more. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgods Listen as I discuss burnout, life balance, motivation and the idea that family comes first. Buy my book –> Pitching Isn’t Complicated: https://amzn.to/2Kdon9G My second book, Dear Baseball Gods, is in editing – stay tuned! — Check out my premium online pitching and softball courses: http://courses.danblewett.com Check out the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/tRdY_7ISdZ0 Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/dblewett20?sub_confirmation=1 download my free _ Follow me on Social Media: Official website: https://danblewett.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachdanblewett Instagram: http://instagram.com/coachdanblewett Twitter: http://twitter.com/coachdanblewett Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/coachdanblewett/boards/ Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/coachdanblewett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-blewett-4b5515140/ My Reading List of Great Books: http://pinterest.com/coachdanblewett/boards/100-books-in-a-year/ — I have numerous free ebooks and courses. Sign up for one and you’ll get access to all of them. * 10 Softball Throwing Mistakes ebook: https://danblewett.com/ten-softball-throwing-mistakes/ * Common errors softball players makes, complete with drills and tips. * How To Throw a Hammer Curveball ebook: https://danblewett.com/curveball * Everything you need to know about the grip, hand action, physics, troubleshooting and more. * How To Throw a Filthy Changeup Email Course: https://danblewett.com/changeup * Start to finish – I’ll teach you a sinking, running changeup. * Ace of the Staff Lite Online Course: https://courses.danblewett.com/p/ace-of-the-staff-lite * My premier online course reduced into a free version. It’s all mental training and strategy for advanced pitchers who are physically nearing the top of their game. — Dan Blewett is a former pro pitcher who overcame Tommy John surgery twice, earning All-Star selections after both of them. He owns Warbird Training Academy in Normal, Illinois and has dedicated his life to helping young ballplayers stay healt...