I was just about to throw in the towel on trying to be my son’s pitching coach. I am athletic and I can pay attention to smart people and smart instructions, however I have never gone deep on pitching mechanics and I had minimal confidence on being a good dad coach. This video revived my hopes and I can’t believe this information is free. Thank you Dan. I hope to meet you some day. I’m ordering your book, Pitching isn’t Complicated.
@fordquaintance3 жыл бұрын
this dudes the real deal. one of the most real and to the point coaches i’ve seen on youtube. late arm actions been my biggest struggle pitching and this was insanely helpful
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate the kind words. Glad its helped.
@rslwannabe94753 жыл бұрын
agreed!!!
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
One thing to note that I left out - I'm exaggerating how much bend is in the elbow while it moves, and when you practice your arm action, your arm will probably have a lot more length and less bend and come close to locking out but nottttt quite - all of that is acceptable - dont think you have to look exactly how I showed it. Remember, having some length to your arm action is okay as long as you get to proper timing at foot strike. But, we don't want a locked out arm.
@rslwannabe94753 жыл бұрын
That batting path was a pain in the ass for me to get (9/10) The mechanics to the swing where easy (4/10 hardness) The fielding just came pretty easy (4/10) besides not jerking away sometimes (3/10) The throwing mechanics are pretty easy and simple too (6/10) But the arm path is super hard too (9/10) a 10/10 is doing all of those perfect everytime
@G-MEISTER62 жыл бұрын
When you say at the end, "We don't want a locked out arm", do you mean before foot strike? So don't carry a locked out arm into foot strike? Instead give a bit of length and let it come to 90° or locked position on its own?
@pokeyjoe92763 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. I have been having trouble with constant arm pain to where I can barely throw at full potential. I think the topics that were mentioned might help me fix this issue. Thank you very much for the input
@rslwannabe94753 жыл бұрын
I really like this video too.
@keking872 ай бұрын
This really helped me understand what I was doing wrong. I was picked to be our relief pitcher after playing in the outfield for so long. Thanks for saving my arm!
@DanBlewett2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped you out, that's what I'm here for!
@blindjustice_4 жыл бұрын
Really good video. Not many coaches putting things like arm action in understandable terms. Helped me a lot with questions I had about short arm path in the pitching motion. Keep up the great content!
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
glad it helped - I figured this was a topic that was ripe for a clear explanation.
@blindjustice_4 жыл бұрын
@@DanBlewett Definitely, it's a topic that needed simplification. Your explananation helped me for sure!
@wesharding24692 жыл бұрын
This is some seriously good information. This dude knows hit stuff. I wish I had this information when I was beginning to suffer from my slap tear.
@swingstar19804 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a video like this for so long! Thank you! We forget to revisit the fundamentals sometimes.
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@johnnash90723 жыл бұрын
Awsome breakdown of the arm mechanics. I coach a town and a travel team and this will help me help my players make the most of what they have. Thank you for sharing.
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful - I have a full breakdown of mechanics, start to finish, releasing in 2 days. Stay tuned.
@michaelschultz3793 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Dan. Another video that would be great is proper shoulder rotation and arm action thru the follow-thru. Another thing some of my kids struggle with is lack of shoulder rotation, short arming and lack of pronation on the follow-thru.
@collinmillerbaseball3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! I'm 13 and I just started pitching and watching your videos has helped me improve a huge amount. Keep posting these great videos!
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@colin_sutphin2 жыл бұрын
I always pitched with a huge circle, I didn’t know if it was right or not so I tried fixing it but now I can’t get it in the zone. I filmed myself and compared my body movements to what you said and I’m feeling pretty confident that I’ll be able to fix this very soon!
@PickLivin2 жыл бұрын
I’m currently doing the same thing, my arm literally doesn’t hit my elbow and it’s all shoulder. Through all of my years of baseball it’s never hurt but I am wondering whether I should change it
@colin_sutphin2 жыл бұрын
@@PickLivin Hey if it works, keep doing it! As long as it’s not hurting and you have control then why “fix” it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@twesports90622 жыл бұрын
Is the water bottle drill a good drill for arm path/arm action?
@donaldhunt4 Жыл бұрын
Always a great discussion! Thanks for the video!
@nicholasjacob36082 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dan. Your explanation is super clear and helpful
@GaryEWebster3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation with allowance for individual athletes. This video makes a difference.
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@kargo13592 жыл бұрын
i have had a arm spiral issue with getting my elbow in line with my shoulder for weeks. towel drill just fixed it in 5 minutes.
@Wo1fLarsen2 жыл бұрын
Excellent content.
@chienpham94411 ай бұрын
Thank you for your advice!! I see my problem
@juanvelasquez22073 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I appreciate your time for learning this, my arm action is bad but whit your video I can change that
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@toddlu33652 жыл бұрын
I needed this video! Well done and thank you coach!
@denniscanepaaguilar48713 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias por permitir los subtitulos en español... thanks for allowing subtitles in spanish
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
No problem - I know they're not perfect (Google Translate) but hopefully it gives more people access to what I'm teaching. Thanks for watching!
@ryanstroderd13873 ай бұрын
Referencing the part where you said your hand should be at about 10 o'clock. What do you think about someone going from hand break to 12 o'clock position at trunk acceleration? Watching video the layback is still good. Just wondering if you think it would make a difference? Thanks for your time!
@johnsanders52588 ай бұрын
I am a high school coach that needs some refresher and was a pitcher long ago in college
@ltmoods41828 ай бұрын
The hand straight back never made sense to me. I can feel stress that way. Great video
@0315Jeffrey4 жыл бұрын
Korean title suggestion : 투구시 팔 동작의 모든 것 (feat. 다양한 팁, 연습법 + 온갖 잘못 알려진 방법들) I little bit adjusted as I translate like "Everything about pitching arm action (feat. Various tips, drills + whole bunch of myths)" Cause I am not able to check the original English title, I picked the title out of the thumbnail of this video.
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
Ok, thank you! I updated both videos🙂
@joelmedcalf88854 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for putting this content out there. Much appreciated.
@nathanielvito5684 Жыл бұрын
Is front foot strike when the heel touches down or the full sole of the shoe?
@DanBlewett Жыл бұрын
No I’m really knows. I say heel
@benjaminwiner62204 жыл бұрын
Great video. I actually have been pitching on my own as a hobby during quarantine. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Especially your slider and cutter videos. Thanks for sharing your insight. One question, What about reaching down toward the ground with your throwing hand (after glove separation) or leaning back to generate more power? Is this ok to do, does it actually work, or is it incorrect?
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
your hip should be leading the body down the mound, which will create upward shoulder tilt, but I wouldnt suggest intentionally leaning back. Reaching down to the ground sounds like you mean reaching really far down, and I wouldn't suggest that either, but remember - its all about getting to landing position "on time" so nothing is ever set in stone.
@benjaminwiner62204 жыл бұрын
@@DanBlewett thanks a lot for the reply, I’ll focus on landing position ‘timing’ and see how things go. 👍
@IanBartleson3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@Ninjaa3203 жыл бұрын
For players that are struggling with opening up too early, do you think it would be a good idea to teach: Pinch just the throwing elbow back, not both elbows? So basically use the pinching of the throwing arm as a queue to stay closed?
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
you wouldnt pinch both shoulders
@Ninjaa3203 жыл бұрын
@@DanBlewett Would you mind clarifying? At 2:04 for example, it sounds like you said "I want my shoulder blades pinched all the way back". Did you actually say blade and not blades?
@btonnies793 жыл бұрын
Well done. Love the timing aspect, defining arm differentiation. I’m stealing this to explain to parents why although, not every arm path is a snowflake, it is okay to have proper differentiation. Thank you.
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@cjaythrows4 жыл бұрын
Hey dan I love the content, can you make a video talking about arm care?
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
arm care is boring
@joe-op2gr3 жыл бұрын
This is the video I've been looking for and I couldn't find anywhere else. Do you think it's too late to start pitching?
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
I have no idea how old you are or how athletic you are.
@tootallforbaseball4 жыл бұрын
It appears that your arm action has become the “in thing.” I prefer hiding the ball with the hand facing center field. As you know, there are a thousand ways to throw. I’ve never seen any video or demonstration where everybody agreed on every aspect of the pitching motion. It would be nice to see data that backs up the idea that you can increase velocity with the 10:00 position and scapular squeeze over a traditional 90 degree “hand facing center field” approach. My son plays with the Phillies and has been told that he would benefit from a shorter arm action.
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
90 degree and hand facing center field isn't even something that happens in real life for high level pitchers. It's taught but doesn't actually happen with 99% of MLB players. I'd look up some slow motion video if I was you. Almost no one points their hand to center when in the L position. You're living with a myth. Seeing is believing, except for those that deny what video reveals.
@tootallforbaseball4 жыл бұрын
Dan Blewett That’s the way my son throws. Here is a video of him at a Lantz Wheeler camp: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/foLTpKNonriJhtE
@STUDIOPRO133 жыл бұрын
Thanks a Lot Coach🙏❤
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
👊🏻
@WhatisyournKim3 жыл бұрын
hey, I'm a pitcher that 15 and started playing about 3 months ago. I really started to fall in love with the game and want to play for my high school team. I was wondering if you could look at my mechanics I can send the video through Instagram, email, or any other method if that is ok with you. Thank you.
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but I don't review videos. good luck though!
@stevennihipali36073 жыл бұрын
Hey coach, thanks for making me feel like shit, lol... taking my kids to extend their arms, to create that whip action, but you just explained why they don't.
@stevennihipali36073 жыл бұрын
@@rslwannabe9475 no... never, why
@silasmanassero77832 жыл бұрын
When I pitch I have noticed that I get that 90 degree angle and have my shoulders pinched but my arm comes out flat and I’m only maybe 4 inches above from pitching side arm entirely is it something I should change?
@DanBlewett2 жыл бұрын
sorry I dont know what you're asking. A local pitching coach would be able to help you.
@アトレティコ千葉ロッテ3 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of Japanese pitcher form is so much painful. And a lot of players are actually injured. I noticed MLB pitcher have better form and mechanics than NPB. And thank you so much form Japan, Your video make me good pitcher.
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
youre welcome
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
Have you subscribed to my channel yet? If not, you can do it right here: kzbin.info
@samuelwhitman87053 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m 13, 14 in April and I’m throwing 68-70 from 60,6 but this upcoming weekend will be my third time throwing from 60,6 and my bicep always seems to hurt I want to say it’s because I didn’t really throw like I should’ve for almost 2 years because of covid and I can’t go for longer than 2 innings without my arm starting to hurt is it just because I’m not used to pitching from 60,6 or what’s going on?
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
I dont have a way of knowing, sorry
@drezzy.- Жыл бұрын
I’m 14 too can i can pitch around 70 and I have been having bicep pain for 3 years and idk why
@fernandolgeorge.96723 жыл бұрын
Cooch como puedo ir a estados Unidos a practicar beisbol
@clintonpullen49553 жыл бұрын
Whats wrong with the ball facing second base?
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
why should it face second base?
@clintonpullen49553 жыл бұрын
@@DanBlewett I heard Tom house say the ball needs to face second base and elbow up many years ago so thats what you did. I've taught this and you instantly see improvement and kids say they don't feel stress in their arms. I've recently heard this and just wanna know the reason for not having the ball face second base. I'm just curious thats all.
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
look at the way the arm moves. If you turn it toward center field, the hand has to turn back to be in proper position to be behind the ball at release. It makes no sense; never did. Look up MLB pitchers - nearly all of them are as I describe; almost none point to 2nd base.
@nepzski Жыл бұрын
47.1k views at 47.8k subs as of may 3rd 2023!!
@austinbarrow39423 жыл бұрын
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@mmsculley9582 жыл бұрын
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@rayherrmann65224 жыл бұрын
When Giolito shortened his ERA dropped a full point. He will not have a TJ issue now and he was prime for it before he changed.
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
“He will not have a TJ issue now” - you can predict the future? I have no problem with his change but you can’t attribute his success to it, nor can you predict his health in the future. There’s no evidence that THAT is the sole reason pitchers hurt their elbows. Also suffering from survivorship bias - Giolito is healthy and pitching well, but there are pitchers who have made the same change and blown their elbows out...I know people in the industry and not everyone with his arm action has found success or arm health.
@rayherrmann65224 жыл бұрын
@@DanBlewett I have been trying to teach kids from 4 to 44 for 40 years. I have had some luck with scores getting scholarships, a few getting drafted and one getting to the majors. My fee has been the same: five smiles per session per ‘kid’ and another 10 from a parent. I do know Donny Cooper; think he has some industrial experience. Giolito is not, I think, headed for TJ...I didn’t preclude other issues, but I do think he is going to have a nice career. Sorry you seem offended...I do like what you are teaching as many of the old ways do need to stop!!!
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
Not offended at all. Just pointing out the absolute words you chose, that’s all. Lots of people make statements of absolute nature in pitching and I try to dispel them. There are no absolutes; and we still know very little about the longterm implications of making drastic changes to a pitcher’s nature arm action. We don’t know the side effects yet. Thanks for watching!
@rayherrmann65224 жыл бұрын
@@DanBlewett Yes, absolutes are dangerous. Just trying to get your attention perhaps. I do know his mom and dad and his brother but not him. Just to push the issue a little more, why do we both discourage pointing the ball at the CF?
@DanBlewett4 жыл бұрын
I’m a fan of shortening arm actions to a point. But no person has ever thrown the way he throws - it’s looks unnatural and somewhat biazarre. And it begs the question, if human have been throwing balls for 100 years, why have almost zero pitchers thrown the way he throws from a mound? Ignoring catchers and infielders who don’t pitch off a mound, it’s a question with no good answer. It’s so far to the other side of the continuum-an extreme-that it concerns me. Extremes in life are usually not the solution. It may work for him - but this is certainly not ready to be applied to the masses. It’s a tiny sample size of the extremes. In 5-10 years maybe we’ll see the result. Good or bad. But for now it’s pure speculation as to the longterm results.
@mlandau27763 жыл бұрын
Great to the point video (despite the length). Terrible last name for a pitcher though. Man you must have been roasted for that growing up. 😉
@DanBlewett3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words
@johnsanders52588 ай бұрын
Do u give pitching lessons to 69 year old high school baseball coaches??