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...
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 the Hit and Run a Smart Play?
The "Hit and Run" in baseball is a play that coaches will put on to try to steal a single to the right side by exploiting the movement of the infielders when a runner attempts to steal second base. But, is it still important in today's...
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
Main Fastball Locations for Pitchers - Pitch Calling Strategy
What fastball locations should a pitcher throw to most? What should the default locations be? Learn pitch calling strategy for baseball pitchers in this video.
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.
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 to Hold Runners Better in Baseball - Ask Dan Blewett
Learn how to hold runners better in baseball, and prevent stolen bases and needless runs from scoring. In this video I cover a number of different concepts that all pitchers need to buy in to. Ultimately, the best pitchers allow fewer...
Coach Dan Blewett
Pitchers: Rapidly Improve Your Changeup
Pitchers in baseball need a great changeup, and the learning process can be difficult. Take my advice and invest more focus, time and determination in throwing every changeup like it's your last.
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
When Do You Adjust Your Pitching Strategy in a Game?
Having a pitching strategy that fits your style, skills and mindset is important, but should you adjust on the fly? Should you adjust to different hitters or situations? OR, always stick to your plan no matter what?
Coach Dan Blewett
Foul Ball? Pitchers: What Does That Tell You? [Pitch Selection Talk and Examples]
Pitchers: do you know how to interpret a foul ball so you throw the RIGHT pitch next? Learn pitch sequence techniques from this video with examples on different types of foul balls.
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.
Coach Dan Blewett
Can You Strike Out Less by Improving Your Mindset?
Hitting is hard, but with a good approach, mindset and some self-knowledge, any hitter can reduce his strikeouts at the plate.
Coach Dan Blewett
Have You Been Throwing Your Fastball Wrong? - Advanced & Beginner Grips + Tips
Learn how to throw a fastball in this video, with tips for beginners and advanced baseball pitchers who want to improve their spin, speed and accuracy.
Coach Dan Blewett
Should You Throw a Get-Me-Over Curveball?
Is throwing a get-me-over curveball ever a good move?
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Read Hitters in Baseball
Learn how to read hitters in baseball by paying attention to a few body language cues that are obvious, if you're looking for them.
Coach Dan Blewett
Timing up Pitchers Properly - Hitting Tips with Lucas Cook
Coach Lucas Cook talks about timing hitters properly in baseball.
Coach Dan Blewett
At What Age Should You Throw a Sinker or Two-Seamer?
When should a pitcher throw a two seamer or sinker? Is it right for everyone? The answer--in short--is NO. Learn who should and who should not throw a sinker in this video.
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Cutter & Why It's WRONG for Most
Learn the cutter grips, spin and other aspects of how to throw it in this video. But, I do NOT recommend throwing a cut fastball for amateur pitchers - it's not the right pitch.
Coach Dan Blewett
Why a Straight Stride Is Crucial In Pitching
How important is a straight stride? Can a pitcher get away with having a stride that is way across his body, or way open? In this video I explain why pitchers in baseball need to straighten their stride and how it will help improve...
Coach Dan Blewett
"Speeding His Bat Up" - What Does it Mean as a Baseball Pitcher?
In pitching strategy in baseball, it's a bad move to speed a hitter's bat up. But, what does this phrase actually mean? How does a pitcher speed someone else's bat up? Learn all about how changeups, curves and sliders
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Curveball - Quick and To the Point
Learn how to throw a curveball and the most common curveball grips in this video - knuckle curve, index finger pointed, etc.