EPISODE · Jun 17, 2020 · 44 MIN
Individualizing a plan for pitchers - JD Heilmann
Pitching Coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Cincinnati. - Not going to clone pitchers, just want to understand where they’re coming from - Mobility Assessments - Long toss program with Jaeger bands. Don’t put limits on your arm!- Key to recruiting – building relationships with high school, summer baseball coaches.- Once they start to get stronger, they’re able to make mechanical changes.- Let them come in and pitch during their Freshman fall, start to make changes if necessary, during winter- Show pitchers a visual of intent and what that means. - Some of your best coaches are the players you have already.- Finding drills to benefit your players- Working on your breaking ball with a softball- Using technology, but not letting it use you. - Experimenting with different pitches, finger pressure- Mental game, breathing - How to coach pitchers during the game- Calling pitches is just a suggestion, allowed to shake.- Game planning before a game.- You have to control the running game to pitch in college- What JD is looking for when he recruits pitchers.Check Out Patrick's Stuff:• 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit• ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pitching Coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Cincinnati. - Not going to clone pitchers, just want to understand where they’re coming from - Mobility Assessments - Long toss program with Jaeger bands. Don’t put limits on your arm!- Key to recruiting – building relationships with high school, summer baseball coaches.- Once they start to get stronger, they’re able to make mechanical changes.- Let them come in and pitch during their Freshman fall, start to make changes if necessary, during winter- Show pitchers a visual of intent and what that means. - Some of your best coaches are the players you have already.- Finding drills to benefit your players- Working on your breaking ball with a softball- Using technology, but not letting it use you. - Experimenting with different pitches, finger pressure- Mental game, breathing - How to coach pitchers during the game- Calling pitches is just a suggestion, allowed to shake.- Game planning before a game.- You have to control the running game to pitch in college- What JD is looking for when he recruits pitchers.Check Out Patrick's Stuff:• 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit• ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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