Why Pitching Mechanics?
There are many reasons why a pitcher should learn how to throw a ball correctly. Here is a very short list! One is to ensure that a pitcher reduces his risk of arm injury by utilizing his entire body to throw as opposed to just relying on arm strength for velocity. Another is to have the ability to throw more consistent strikes. Randy Johnson had horrible control problems, until he learned a few pointers about mechanics. Did you know that you cannot throw a great curveball , change-up or any off-speed pitch if you dont have good fastball mechanics? Recently The Pitching Academy released a pitching mechanics DVD covering the basic fundamentals of Mechanics. Dan Gazaway, Owner and Founder of The Pitching Academy, clearly explains how a pitcher can maximize his full throwing potential simply by implementing proper pitching mechanics into his delivery. Coach Gazaway informs all pitchers at all levels that without proper pitching mechanics a pitcher will fail to gain his full throwing poten
