SciShow
Why Curveballs Are in the Eye of the Beholder
In baseball, a curveball can be pretty hard for a batter to hit. And it turns out the reason why might have more to do with the batter's eyes than the pitcher's arm!
SciShow
How Do Curveballs Change Direction in Midair?
It’s amazing how professional baseball players can throw very fast curveballs, but do you know how do curveballs change direction in midair?
Bozeman Science
Bernoulli's Equation
In the video Paul Andersen explains how Bernoulli's Equation describes the conservation of energy in a fluid. The equation describes the pressure energy, potential energy, and kinetic energy of a fluid at a single point. A sample problem...
Great Big Story
Defying odds, the pitcher with Proteus syndrome
Discover Dylan's inspiring journey as a baseball pitcher overcoming Proteus syndrome to excel on the field.
Great Big Story
Defying Odds, The Pitcher with Proteus Syndrome
Discover Dylan's inspiring journey as a baseball pitcher overcoming Proteus syndrome to excel on the field.
Coach Dan Blewett
Understanding the Count, Locations, Strike Zone and Pitch Selection - Pitching & Hitting Strategy
In this video about baseball pitching and hitting strategy, you'll learn the basics of the count, locations, strategy, expanding the strike zone and how hitting and pitching tactics change due to the count.
Coach Dan Blewett
Throwing Program for Pitchers: Best Practices & a Free Throwing Progression
Get my free five week throwing program for pitchers by downloading it here: https://danblewett.com/program This five week throwing progression for pitchers will help anyone stay structured and in-shape during any long period off. In 2020...
Coach Dan Blewett
Can Long Toss Sometimes Be a Crutch?
Long toss for baseball players is a traditional method of building arm strength. But - do you need to do it? Is it required for all pitchers to throw their best and stay healthy? Sometimes, our routines and habits can be crutches...learn...
Coach Dan Blewett
Athletes: Improve Your Mindset, Eliminate Negative Self-Talk - Mental Training For Athletes
Self-talk is a very, very important concept in the life of an athlete. Mental training for athletes is crucial in creating a calm, present mind during performances that allows the body to do what it knows how to do. Mental skills are...
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Call a Game in Baseball - 1-2 Count Strategies
In this video you'll learn how to create smart pitch sequences, particularly in. 1-2 counts. In a 1-2 count, the strategy is to throw a borderline ball/strike that entices or forces a swing, giving a high probability of weak contact to...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Thrown For A Curve- NISTory
Nowadays, we take the curveball for granted, but in the early 20th century, many baseball players thought the curve’s sideways movement was an optical illusion. In the 1950s, director emeritus and baseball fanatic Lyman Briggs stepped up...
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Curveball - Why Focus & Feedback is KEY
In this video, I discuss how focus and feedback play a huge role in curveball development.
Physics Girl
The Physics Behind a Curveball - The Magnus Effect
Ever seen a ball curve or bend in the air during a soccer game and wondered what exactly makes it curve?
Coach Dan Blewett
Should You Shift in Youth Baseball?
Many coaches and players try to shift their infield and outfielders after an opposing player hits a ball hard. Is this a good idea? Learn the answer in this video.
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Curveball - Grips, Tips, Spin & More
How to throw a curveball for pitchers in baseball: this is the most detailed guide on the web with curveball grips, spin, tips, video overlays and more. Learn arm action and other ways to improve it.
Coach Dan Blewett
Is Getting Ahead in the Count Actually Important?
If you're a pitcher, you've heard it over and over: Get ahead in the count! Well...why, exactly, is it so important? In this video I lay out the main reasons that getting to 0-1
Coach Dan Blewett
Mental Training for Baseball Players: Not Letting Bad Luck Affect You
Learn mental training strategies in this video as they pertain to handling bad luck and the ups and downs of baseball. Bad luck, cheap hit, and tough-luck outs can be a major problem for hitters and pitchers.
Coach Dan Blewett
How Hard to Throw a Curveball - Curveball Course
In this video, I discuss how hard pitchers should throw a curveball relative to their fastball speed.
Next Animation Studio
Baseball: What makes a curveball curve
A curveball is a type of breaking ball that has a sideways or downward motion. When the pitcher releases the ball, the stitching on the leather causes pressure on one side of the ball to be greater than on the other side. This imbalance...
Coach Dan Blewett
What Age To Start Throwing a Curveball in Baseball
In this video, I discuss what age pitchers should begin throwing a curveball, and why.
Coach Dan Blewett
How Many Curveballs Should a Pitcher Throw Per Game?
In this video, I discuss how hard pitchers should throw a curveball relative to their fastball speed.
Coach Dan Blewett
Some Pitches are Just a Waste of Time.
Which pitches should you NOT be throwing in baseball? Knuckleball? Screwball? Cutter? Two-seamer? Splitter? Are they valuable? Learn why - or why not - in this video.
Coach Dan Blewett
Using Focal Points to Improve Command of Curveball
WHO I AM I'm a former pro pitcher who overcame Tommy John surgery twice, earning All-Star selections after both of them.
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Changeup Behind in the Count
Learn how to throw a changeup when you're behind in the count, which can be a HUGE equalizer when you find yourself struggling to get ahead of hitters.