Blog Article Forcing Rotation: Exploring Lead-Leg Force Curves and Rotation in Hitters April 29, 2026May 1, 2026 “What do I need to do to become a better hitter?” A common question asked by a lot of developing ...read more 0 Likes | 0 Comments
Blog Article We don’t just care about bat speed at Driveline and Jordan Walker is evidence of that April 24, 2026May 1, 2026 There is no doubt possessing bat speed is a crucial trait for a professional hitter. The math backs the core ...read more 3 Likes | 0 Comments
Blog Article Investigating a mystery pitch as a test case for a new (computer) vision for pitch design April 24, 2026May 1, 2026 Tatsuya Imai’s slider was one of the great baseball mysteries early this season before he went on the IL. A ...read more 2 Likes | 0 Comments
Blog Article To swing or not to swing, that is thee question April 3, 2026May 1, 2026 With the tying run on third base in the ninth inning, two outs, and the count full in the World ...read more 4 Likes | 0 Comments
Pitching Mechanics Some More NPA Velocity "Holds" vs. Throws – Disconnected Arm Action Problems November 19, 2012April 5, 2021 Following up on last week’s post on the NPA Velocity “holds,” here are some more high-speed shots of throws vs. holds ...read more 0 Likes | 0 Comments
Pitching Mechanics NPA Velocity "Holds" – Their True Origins and Mechanical Problems That Come with Them November 16, 2012April 5, 2021 The National Pitching Association (NPA) has promoted their $435 Velocity Plus throwing program, which gets you this set of equipment: From what ...read more 0 Likes | 7 Comments
Pitching Mechanics Michael Pineda, SLAP Tears, Forcing a Change-Up, and Pitching Mechanics April 30, 2012April 5, 2021 Did forcing Michael Pineda to work on his change-up cause his shoulder injuries? 0 Likes | 3 Comments
Pitching Mechanics, Youth Baseball Young Arms and Curveballs: The Real Story Behind it All March 22, 2012July 2, 2021 Two weeks ago, the NY Times published an article titled Young Arms and Curveballs: A Scientific Twist. In the article, ...read more 1 Like | 10 Comments
Pitching Mechanics Joel Zumaya’s Tommy John: His Pitching Mechanics’ Fault? February 27, 2012April 5, 2021 What causes Tommy John surgery? Why did a certain pitcher get hurt–and another did not? The answers are often extremely ...read more 0 Likes | 3 Comments
Pitching Mechanics How High-Speed Pitching Video Can Alter an Athlete’s Training Program: External/Internal Rotation February 20, 2012 It’s no secret that Driveline Baseball is a pioneering force when it comes to high-speed video and its application to ...read more 0 Likes | 1 Comment
Pitching Mechanics Pitching Mechanics Myths: Chin to Target, Release Ball Closer to the Plate January 31, 2012April 5, 2021 While I’m working on my book – Hacking The Kinetic Chain – there are a few blog posts I feel like ...read more 2 Likes | 0 Comments
Pitching Mechanics How to Use the Glove Side in Pitching January 16, 2012April 5, 2021 There have been millions of words (literally) written about the glove side as it pertains to pitching mechanics. I’m not ...read more 3 Likes | 0 Comments
Pitching Mechanics Biomechanics Explained: The Difficulty of Measurement January 6, 2012April 5, 2021 I wrote this for some friends of mine who had questions about biomechanics, and figured I’d share it here. ——- ...read more 0 Likes | 2 Comments
Pitching Mechanics Training the Throwing Shoulder Eccentrically to Reduce Injuries and Increase Velocity October 24, 2011 Last year I spoke with Dr. Murray Maitland at the University of Washington about all things baseball, physical therapy, and ...read more 0 Likes | 0 Comments