The Blue Pad: Developing an elite Curveball

Understanding the proper release of the curve can be explained in many ways.  Here is one that is easy to practice and easy for coaches to teach.  

High School Drills & Lessons Video Library

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  • Warmup Drill
  • Change Up: Practice it - Use it - Learn to Love it
  • The Blue Pad: Developing an elite Curveball
  • The Blue Pad: A Simple Way to Understand Release Point
  • Timing: Foot and Hand Together
  • Body Control: Balance + Power
  • Body Control: Flip and Balance Drill
  • Mastering Breaking Pitches: The Curveball
  • Mastering Breaking Pitches: Pitch Stix
  • Pitching Consistently
  • Lefty Pickoff Move