Youth Pitchers

By Coach May for YouthPitching.com

What does it take to be a good youth pitcher?

For starters, a good youth baseball pitcher is constantly learning and growing. Youth pitchers in baseball must also work hard to:

• Have good control and pitch strikes.
• Know how to field his position.
• Analyze the hitter's strength and weaknesses.
• Have confidence.
• Keep his body active, especially the legs.
• Form good pitching habits.
• Concentrate: pick out a spot and throw to it.
• Communicate with his catcher. They must understand each other.
• Pitch a ball game. Don't just be a thrower.
• Above all have command, of pitches and of himself.
• Have a clear mind and pitch strikes.

Which of these qualities of good youth baseball pitchers will you work on today?