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Tigers Prospect Jackson Jobe averages 97mph ⛽️ Here are the 3 keys to his delivery: 1. The drift and drop As he goes into his leg lift, notice how straight his back leg is. This sets him up to create a lot of energy and force as he goes into the drop (load). Along with keep the back leg straight into leg lift, he also gains ground towards home. This allow him to initiate linear momentum while also setting himself up for the load. 2. Hip to shoulder separation During the stride phase he does a great job of rotating the pelvis into foot plant while staying closed with the upper body. His ability to stay level with the shoulders and stacked puts him in a good position to rotate instead of push. 3. Rotational velocity of the chest Staying closed with the torso into foot plant plays a large role in rotational velocity of the chest. Think of separation like pulling a rubber band back. That pull back is creating tension and a stretch that will accelerate once it’s let go. Jackson does an exceptional job of this, allowing him to rotate the upper body extremely well. RECAP 3 keys to Jobe’s delivery: 1. The drift and drop 2. Hip to shoulder separation 3. Rotational velocity of the chest It all starts with the beginning of the delivery. Getting the first move right has a positive effect on the rest of the delivery. Jobe is a great example of one good move effecting the next one and the next one. FLATGROUND Pitching

Tigers Prospect Jackson Jobe averages 97mph ⛽️ Here are the 3 keys to his delivery: 1. The drift and drop As he goes into his leg lift, notice how straight his back leg is. This sets him up to create a lot of energy and force as he goes into the drop (load). Along with keep the back leg straight into leg lift, he also gains ground towards home. This allow him to initiate linear momentum while also setting himself up for the load. 2. Hip to shoulder separation During the stride phase he does a great job of rotating the pelvis into foot plant while staying closed with the upper body. His ability to stay level with the shoulders and stacked puts him in a good position to rotate instead of push. 3. Rotational velocity of the chest Staying closed with the torso into foot plant plays a large role in rotational velocity of the chest. Think of separation like pulling a rubber band back. That pull back is creating tension and a stretch that will accelerate once it’s let go. Jackson does an exceptional job of this, allowing him to rotate the upper body extremely well. RECAP 3 keys to Jobe’s delivery: 1. The drift and drop 2. Hip to shoulder separation 3. Rotational velocity of the chest It all starts with the beginning of the delivery. Getting the first move right has a positive effect on the rest of the delivery. Jobe is a great example of one good move effecting the next one and the next one. FLATGROUND Pitching

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3 drill sequence to smooth out your arm action: 1. Figure 8 Rocker with Leg Lift 2. Self-Toss Throw 3. Rhythm Bauer Brock Bowman has been seeing huge progress with these drills! Smoother, on time, accelerating out front.

3 drill sequence to smooth out your arm action: 1. Figure 8 Rocker with Leg Lift 2. Self-Toss Throw 3. Rhythm Bauer Brock Bowman has been seeing huge progress with these drills! Smoother, on time, accelerating out front.

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Max Meyer Slider Grip: • Spike index • Deeper in hand •Thumb up on seam • Throw like a fastball I am on a mission to share the best grips for every pitch type. Join 7,000+ that are accessing my database for FREE:

Max Meyer Slider Grip: • Spike index • Deeper in hand •Thumb up on seam • Throw like a fastball I am on a mission to share the best grips for every pitch type. Join 7,000+ that are accessing my database for FREE:

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Keys to a good cutter/gyro slider: • Fingertips on seams • Off-set 4seam fastball grip • Rip through outside part of ball Want more grips and cues? Checkout my grip database of 75+ grips, cues, and edger video. More added weekly.

Keys to a good cutter/gyro slider: • Fingertips on seams • Off-set 4seam fastball grip • Rip through outside part of ball Want more grips and cues? Checkout my grip database of 75+ grips, cues, and edger video. More added weekly.

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Big day for Bryce Madison PR’s on: Knee throws (67.1) Ten Toes (71.4) Pulldowns (89.2) Mound (85.2) Up 5 MPH in 2 months! Nice work 👏🏻

Big day for Bryce Madison PR’s on: Knee throws (67.1) Ten Toes (71.4) Pulldowns (89.2) Mound (85.2) Up 5 MPH in 2 months! Nice work 👏🏻

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Keys 🔑 to a great lefty pickoff move: ✅ Gain ground ✅ Flirt with 45° angle ✅ Mimic tempo with regular pitch ✅ Walk off throw towards 1st base ✅ Turn head and shoulders as late as possible ✅ Match head movement with pitches and picks It boils down to matching your pitches and pickoff move as close as possible. FLATGROUND Pitching
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Keys 🔑 to a great lefty pickoff move: ✅ Gain ground ✅ Flirt with 45° angle ✅ Mimic tempo with regular pitch ✅ Walk off throw towards 1st base ✅ Turn head and shoulders as late as possible ✅ Match head movement with pitches and picks It boils down to matching your pitches and pickoff move as close as possible. FLATGROUND Pitching

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371,333 views • 2 years ago

RHP picks to 1st base (balk move): • Lift left heel before spinning to pick • It’s about quickness, not velo • Aim for .9 second pick time FLATGROUND Pitching
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RHP picks to 1st base (balk move): • Lift left heel before spinning to pick • It’s about quickness, not velo • Aim for .9 second pick time FLATGROUND Pitching

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296,544 views • 3 years ago

Finding the right grip is half the battle. Here are 12 grips to try across 6 pitch types. Starting with the sweeper: Sweeper grip #1: FLATGROUND Pitching
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Finding the right grip is half the battle. Here are 12 grips to try across 6 pitch types. Starting with the sweeper: Sweeper grip #1: FLATGROUND Pitching

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166,563 views • 2 years ago

Try this throwing progression with plyos or a baseball: - Ground throws - Knee throws - Ten toes - Figure 8 rocker - Regular This is great for guys looking to improve their spinal movement capability. In addition to working on your movement through mobility work, this is a great way to test the limits of your ranges in the throw. When you get to your regular throws you’ll notice how much easier it is to get in and out of positions. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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Try this throwing progression with plyos or a baseball: - Ground throws - Knee throws - Ten toes - Figure 8 rocker - Regular This is great for guys looking to improve their spinal movement capability. In addition to working on your movement through mobility work, this is a great way to test the limits of your ranges in the throw. When you get to your regular throws you’ll notice how much easier it is to get in and out of positions. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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72,950 views • 1 year ago

‼️ New kick change variation ‼️ • Off-centered 2 seam • Baby spike middle finger • Feel like your hand is a “claw” • Throw through the middle finger
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‼️ New kick change variation ‼️ • Off-centered 2 seam • Baby spike middle finger • Feel like your hand is a “claw” • Throw through the middle finger

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29,496 views • 7 months ago

We are already closing in on 10 colleges (all D1 to this point) to partner with us on our PCU dashboard! Objective, clear data on all of their pitchers. DM us to schedule a zoom call walkthrough of everything it includes!
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We are already closing in on 10 colleges (all D1 to this point) to partner with us on our PCU dashboard! Objective, clear data on all of their pitchers. DM us to schedule a zoom call walkthrough of everything it includes!

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28,446 views • 11 months ago

Zac Gallen did NOT have his fastball in the 1st inning. 3/11 strikes. This 1-0 pitch to Rizzo may have saved his outing. If you don't have feel for the fastball, throw something different! After a mound visit from Strom, Gallen threw a 1-0 changeup for a GB to end in the inning. 1st inning: 0 H 0 R 2 BB 0 K 35% strikes Next 5 innings: 3 H 0 R 1 BB 6 K 63% strikes This is a game of adjustments. The faster you can make them, the better.
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Zac Gallen did NOT have his fastball in the 1st inning. 3/11 strikes. This 1-0 pitch to Rizzo may have saved his outing. If you don't have feel for the fastball, throw something different! After a mound visit from Strom, Gallen threw a 1-0 changeup for a GB to end in the inning. 1st inning: 0 H 0 R 2 BB 0 K 35% strikes Next 5 innings: 3 H 0 R 1 BB 6 K 63% strikes This is a game of adjustments. The faster you can make them, the better.

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50,231 views • 2 years ago

How to throw a 1 seam sinker: • Fingers running across 2 seams • Middle finger on top of seam • Pulldown through seam • Fingers together Play with thumb position. Directly underneath or more on the side. FLATGROUND Pitching
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How to throw a 1 seam sinker: • Fingers running across 2 seams • Middle finger on top of seam • Pulldown through seam • Fingers together Play with thumb position. Directly underneath or more on the side. FLATGROUND Pitching

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61,068 views • 3 years ago

I've always had a good changeup. Now I have a great one. Learn how you can too: (Bookmark for later)
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I've always had a good changeup. Now I have a great one. Learn how you can too: (Bookmark for later)

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44,409 views • 2 years ago

#1 stat to track this season, E+A%: • BIP on 0-0, 0-1, 1-0, 1-1 counts • Any time 0-2 or 1-2 is achieved Add them all up and divide by batters faced. MLB average is 73.8% College average is 68% Increase this number and watch your walk rate drop.
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#1 stat to track this season, E+A%: • BIP on 0-0, 0-1, 1-0, 1-1 counts • Any time 0-2 or 1-2 is achieved Add them all up and divide by batters faced. MLB average is 73.8% College average is 68% Increase this number and watch your walk rate drop.

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29,916 views • 1 year ago

Little friendly competition between 2 uncommitted ‘26 arms from Liberty HS. Justin Lavine vs. Brock Bowman The game rules are simple. The players will alternate pitch for pitch. I called the pitch they had to throw. If it was in/touching TrackMan zone, they received a point. Bonus during last round. 3 points for a velo minimum and in zone pitch. It was a tight score with Brock coming out on top! Both guys had one of their better command days. Justin with a command+ score of 86 and Brock with a 106. D1 average is 82 and MLB average is 100! Sometimes you need the competitive juices flowing to enhance focus and performance!
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Little friendly competition between 2 uncommitted ‘26 arms from Liberty HS. Justin Lavine vs. Brock Bowman The game rules are simple. The players will alternate pitch for pitch. I called the pitch they had to throw. If it was in/touching TrackMan zone, they received a point. Bonus during last round. 3 points for a velo minimum and in zone pitch. It was a tight score with Brock coming out on top! Both guys had one of their better command days. Justin with a command+ score of 86 and Brock with a 106. D1 average is 82 and MLB average is 100! Sometimes you need the competitive juices flowing to enhance focus and performance!

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13,437 views • 11 months ago

1 hit and 13 STRIKEOUTS. The pitch of the day? The changeup. Look at the results 👀 14/21 outs 9/13 strikeouts 65% whiff 79% strikes 41% usage Out of all pitchers in baseball that have thrown at least 200 changeups, Skubal is leading the league in: xWOBA (.161) SwStrk% (28.8%) Strike% (72.2%) Safe to say it’s the best changeup in baseball for starting pitchers!
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1 hit and 13 STRIKEOUTS. The pitch of the day? The changeup. Look at the results 👀 14/21 outs 9/13 strikeouts 65% whiff 79% strikes 41% usage Out of all pitchers in baseball that have thrown at least 200 changeups, Skubal is leading the league in: xWOBA (.161) SwStrk% (28.8%) Strike% (72.2%) Safe to say it’s the best changeup in baseball for starting pitchers!

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13,344 views • 1 year ago

✅ +3 MPH ✅ +5” more of depth ✅ +1.6” of HB In a matter of 1 pitch! High school senior making impressive change to slider with slight grip change. Old grip: - Holding outside of ball - Fingertips too far over seams New grip: - Off-set 4 seam - Fingertips “hugging” seams - Ball torqued in hand Sometimes all it takes is a subtle change.
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✅ +3 MPH ✅ +5” more of depth ✅ +1.6” of HB In a matter of 1 pitch! High school senior making impressive change to slider with slight grip change. Old grip: - Holding outside of ball - Fingertips too far over seams New grip: - Off-set 4 seam - Fingertips “hugging” seams - Ball torqued in hand Sometimes all it takes is a subtle change.

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21,738 views • 2 years ago

Free Agent: Ryne Moore (Ryne Moore ) 2/23 Live ABs Sinker 89-91 Slider 78-81 Changeup - 81-83 <7% career BB% Seeking MLB org opportunity. FLATGROUND Pitching
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Free Agent: Ryne Moore (Ryne Moore ) 2/23 Live ABs Sinker 89-91 Slider 78-81 Changeup - 81-83 <7% career BB% Seeking MLB org opportunity. FLATGROUND Pitching

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21,541 views • 2 years ago

Jacob Nix 96mph mechanics:
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Jacob Nix 96mph mechanics:

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13,657 views • 1 year ago

Bullpens are in full swing, and Justin Garza is making huge strides. That changeup is something special! 📈
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Bullpens are in full swing, and Justin Garza is making huge strides. That changeup is something special! 📈

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12,874 views • 1 year ago

Braeden Romero - Gateway CC (AZ) Uncommitted sophomore 6’4” 200lbs 86-88 in pen (up to 91 in game) DM for Trackman report and contact info. Pitch movement with edger in tweets below 👇🏻 FLATGROUND Pitching
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Braeden Romero - Gateway CC (AZ) Uncommitted sophomore 6’4” 200lbs 86-88 in pen (up to 91 in game) DM for Trackman report and contact info. Pitch movement with edger in tweets below 👇🏻 FLATGROUND Pitching

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15,222 views • 2 years ago