Good habits formed early make all the difference in achieving long-term success both on and off the pitcher's mound
Welcome to YouthPitching.com.
My name is Steven Ellis, and I'm a two-time MLB Draft pick and former pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.
These days, I'm a parent and coach like many of you.
Since 2014, my youth pitching program has helped more than 15,126 parents and coaches help their pitchers throw harder, pitch smarter and reach the next level faster while reducing the risk of injury.
On this site, you'll learn some basic steps you can take as a parent or coach to get beginning pitchers started correctly.
Get the latest information on pitching mechanics; pitching drills for developing a sound delivery; pitch counts and rest; pre-season activities; pre/post-pitching routines and more.
This instruction is perfect for little league pitchers, little league coaches and parents of little leaguers.
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