Our Philosophy - Your Progression - Team Success
The Inferno pitching instructional concepts are rooted in a philosophy that stresses these points of emphasis:
Pitching Mechanics
* Less pre-motion (for beginners) and more efficient / get movement going forward
* Tie the Hip and Whip together – work on the Power Stride mentality
* Encourage the Attaching mentality / pitch to the count
* Directional pitching / speed up arm
Mental UCoach Development
* Build on the UCOACH concept; 50 / 50
* Increase confidence and Speed to develop confidence
* Enjoy the intricacies of the skill development process
Video Visual learning tool & Strength
* Utilize the Coaches Eye APP to share good coaching pointers
* Utilize the video of current pitchers form through the Heja App
* Continuously work to develop stability in the shoulder, more leg strength and the overall body strength
Inferno Age specific growth and progression:
14U
- Refine pre-motion to add aggressive leg drive
- Focus on generating leg drive and directional consistency
- Develop and stress the attaching mentality
- Pitch to count and Strategic situations
- Work towards spinning of movement pitches and increase FB MPH
- Talk about leadership as the pitcher
12U:
- Intro drills to address the change to a bigger ball and new pitching distance
- Focus on the Strategic aspect of the game (work with catcher/coach)
- Utilize the video visual training form tools
- Perform Long Toss and develop awareness of Leg Push (shin angle)
- Work on Power Stride position
- Learn to pitch to catcher call / Change up often
- Intro situational bunting and slapping pitch placement (and pick up)
10U:
- Develop the concept of Inside and Outside pitching
- Introduce the Change up grip form /release point
- Work to increase arm speed while maintaining form integrity
- Develop the SPIN and Ucoach concepts
- Implement upper body strengthen (body weight)
8U:
- Intro Grip and Whip concepts
- Intro the Circle pattern concepts
- Learn about the Power Line
- Focus on Repetition and how they feel