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Mental Reset: How to Bounce Back After a Bad Start

Picture this: You walk the first two batters of the game. The next hitter ropes a double into the gap, then you give up a single, and before you know it, you’re down 3–0 in the first inning. The mound feels smaller, you’re questioning that next pitch and every mistake feels magnified. Sound familiar? Here’s…

How to Set the Right Summer Goals for Real Development

Summer is one of the best times to make big jumps as a baseball player. You’ve got more flexibility, more game reps, more chances to train on your own — but just having the opportunity to get better doesn’t guarantee you will. If you want to actually maximize your development, you need more than just…

Learn to Pitch with Your Fastball

I’ve been working with high school pitchers for the last five years, and the one thing I see over and over again—especially in bullpens or games when things start getting competitive—is guys reaching for their offspeed way too early. We all love a nasty slider or a big 12-6 curve, but here’s the truth: if…

Get It Done: The Difference Between 0-2, 1-2, and 2-2 Counts

If you’ve ever had a hitter down 0-2 or 1-2 and somehow still managed to walk him, you know the feeling: it sucks. It’s frustrating. You did the hard part, but you didn’t finish the job. That’s why it’s so important for high school pitchers to really understand the differences between 0-2, 1-2, and 2-2…

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