How Do You Develop A Pitching Windup?
If you want to be a baseball pitcher, you’ll have to develop a consistent windup that you can use and feel comfortable with. A windup is used to create balance and consistency with throwing your pitches. It is also used to hide the baseball from the hitter and keep him guessing about what pitch you are going to throw. Find a comfortable position on the pitching rubber. Many pitchers pitch from either the third base side or the first base side, while some pitch from the middle. Find what position works best for you to throw your pitches most effectively. Determine where you want to hold the ball as you are reading your catcher’s signs. The best way for a beginner to hold the ball is in the glove, so that you can change your grip on the ball without the batter or a runner seeing your grip. Hold your glove at a comfortable position somewhere between your waist and chest. Take a step back with your kicking leg before bringing it up and going into your windup. This is a good way to add bala
