Understanding the Count, Locations, Strike Zone and Pitch Selection - Pitching & Hitting Strategy

[@DanBlewett]

Watch the newer, updated version of this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opm8Z6KhepWhlbM

[@hovhyhov]

Playing Mlb The Show as someone who's never played organized baseball and this was super useful

[@GoofRebelMusic]

This is exactly what I needed. I dont watch or play baseball, but i been playing Super Mega Baseball and knew there must be some pitching theory was missing. Cant wait to try this

[@jdm894g]

I'm a JV coach. Never played the game. This is very helpful. I'll be sharing this with my pitchers.

[@michaeltuffin8147]

Dan is a great instructor.

[@reeeech9245]

You know you're a catcher when - I thought you were sitting in a chair the first few minutes!! You didn't even move or feel awkward. It was such a natural stance! Great video, explains so much and makes complete sense and explain it from both POV. Thanks!

[@DanBlewett]

Haha thanks! I catch a lot of bullpens and flatgrounds for the kids I worked with, so I’ve spent my share of time down in the squat! Thanks for watching!

[@boconnor75x]

This video is one of the best articulated video I’ve seen! It’s perfect for the younger pitcher who wants to take his pitching to the next level! Well Done!

[@DanBlewett]

thanks!

[@mikethefranchise5786]

Very good talker. A lot of people have knowledge but aren’t confident in the delivery.good stuff

[@DanBlewett]

Thank you!

[@loolachoo8430]

This is the best tutorial on the subject that I’ve come across. So helpful for understanding strategy!

[@DanBlewett]

Great to hear!

[@armstrong2008]

This is a professor talk!!! Love it.

[@DanBlewett]

Glad you liked it!

[@armstrong2008]

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[@bhadriverduzco5923]

Makes so much sense when you explain it that way. Thanks!

[@DanBlewett]

You're welcome!

[@wd4477]

Dan I’ve started keeping score of baseballs games and your channel has greatly improved my understanding of the game. Thanks so much for your content. Great channel!

[@DanBlewett]

Glad to help!

[@joshl_08]

Thanks man, very helpful and informative

[@Dazzo3]

Absolutely wonderful explanations about hitting and pitching on different counts and the advantages of doing so.

[@DanBlewett]

Thanks Ryan! More pitching videos and strike zones concepts are due out next week - be on the lookout and subscribe to my newsletter for updates.

[@Dazzo3]

@@DanBlewett Will do and appreciate all of the time and effort that you put forth in making the videos. You’ll always get an auto-thumbs up from me even before starting the video. This is becoming my #1 channel to get baseball info/knowledge from.

[@BrandenHughes-eb3ns]

Great content !

[@BrandonMartinez-ly3bg]

Very informative! Thanks!

[@TheYankeyDave]

Absolute. And this is so hard to teach to youngsters.

[@greg6379]

This was excellent. Exactly the kind of information I was looking for. Thank you so much!

[@DanBlewett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sophia-zq4fn]

Wonderful video! Really informational

[@DanBlewett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joevonpilsen2372]

Great information

[@DanBlewett]

thanks - an new version of this is found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np28g5Sdj8aKick

[@firstlast7099]

I played every position except catcher, but I ended up at third base or pitcher the most. I never threw a ball on purpose. I was throwing strikes every time, and if I missed the strike zone, it was a ball. I was never coached to throw anything but strikes. We may have intentionally walked a batter, but I don’t remember doing that.

[@tsubakisanjuro1]

Good stuff! How about a 2-1 count?

[@DanBlewett]

throw to a half

[@reallifeengineer7214]

I kind of missed your point regarding “we would rather want the batter put the ball into play”. I understand and agree with the concept. What I didn’t catch, is what pitch does the pitcher actually do on 0-2 ? Meaning, on a 0-2 count, A pitcher who would want the batter put the ball into play but make a weak contact, what pitch would such a pitcher pitch? Vs A pitcher who was attempting to strike out the batter, what pitch would he have chosen, and WHY would that pitch attempt tend to drive his pitch count from what was 0-2, into 1-2 / 2-2 / 3-2 ?

[@DanBlewett]

this video helps explain 1-2, 0-2 locations for breaking balls: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4CtnI2Ibdt4sKM

[@nicolaslacombe1979]

Very nice carpet

[@DanBlewett]

I actually just re-did this video with no carpet! kzbin.info/www/bejne/np28g5Sdj8aKick

[@nicolaslacombe1979]

@@DanBlewett i actually think it serves a purpose right here tbh lol!

[@DanBlewett]

thanks, and true - I just like to update older ones periodically, thanks for watching and for the carpet love

[@elvisrodriguez6256]

Someone send this video to my Phillies please I’ll pay for the dvd just send it lol

[@KnightVFX]

But my coach calls everything and I have no say.

[@DanBlewett]

Yeah, that’s unfortunate. I know that this is a common issue that many pitchers face. Consider having a conversation with him.

[@mistamuthafuka]

I coach Little League (I know, I know) and I refuse to call pitches for the kids. I talk to my pitchers and catchers and discuss strategies and philosophies that I would like to see them practice. I am always available to talk about what pitch to throw in situations AFTER the inning is over. This way the kids can learn from their successes and mistakes. I haven't called a single pitch this year for our 15 & 16 year olds. Last year, there were a couple of games where I called 2 or 3 pitches in certain situations. Kids can't learn this stuff if the have an adult making all the calls.

[@DanBlewett]

@@mistamuthafuka I totally agree - when they see the cause and effect AFTER, its just like real life - you touch a hot stove, you get burned. Make a certain pitch call and you see the result. Then, talk about it. You're definitely (in my opinion) doing the right thing!