Youth Pitchers

By Coach Todd Williams for YouthPitching.com

A training guide for youth pitchers and coaches

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?

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