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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 36 MIN

The Pitch Design Phase: Developmental Fit & Performance Thresholds | Keep Klimbing | YBMcast

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This week’s episode of Keep Klimbing was filmed at the Premier Pitching Wentzville location, as Brett continues building on the foundation laid in recent episodes — workload balance, velocity phases, pitch arsenal construction, and sequencing — by stepping into the next critical stage of development: The Pitch Design Phase. This episode covers:• Understanding developmental fit — not every pitch fits every arm• Workload-informed timing and when to introduce design phases• Biomechanical determinants of pitch effectiveness• Evaluating pitch performance using measurable thresholds• Making sure pitch design enhances performance rather than increasing unnecessary risk The message remains consistent: development must be intentional. Pitch design should align movement, workload, and mechanical efficiency to the athlete in front of you. 📖 Read the Full Article Here:The Pitch Design Phase in Baseball: Developmental Fit, Workload-Informed Timing, Biomechanical Determinants of Effectiveness, and Evidence-Based Evaluation Thresholds👉 https://premierpitching.com/blogs/premier-pitching-chronicles/the-pitch-design-phase-in-baseball-developmental-fit-workload-informed-timing-biomechanical-determinants-of-effectiveness-and-evidence-based-evaluation-thresholds 📲 Connect with Brett Graves & Premier PitchingBrett Graves → IG: @brettgraves5 | X: @bgraves05Premier Pitching → IG: @premierpitching | X: @PremierPitching⚾ Stay locked in with Youth Baseball Midwest—your hub for full-spectrum youth baseball insight in the Midwest. Subscribe and hit that dinger (🔔) to never miss a game-state insight.🌐 More YBM:Website: youthbaseballmidwest.comYouTube: Youth Baseball MidwestInstagram: @youthbaseballmidwestTikTok: @YouthBaseballMidwestX: @YBM_castFacebook: Youth Baseball MidwestPresented by our proud partners:Game 7 Baseball: game7baseball.comPrime Sports Midwest: primesportsmw.com🎥 Production Partner:Red Earth Productions: redearthprod.com

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