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Question: What is
the most effective pitch or pitch locations against left-handed batters? We
have right-handed pitchers on our teener league team (mostly 15 yr. olds)
who are lights out against right-handed batters but, when facing lefties,
more often than not end up walking them.
Answer: Because young pitchers don't face a lot of LH the "visual" of
having someone standing in the other batters box is strange. Many young
pitchers get distracted and stop focusing on the only thing that matters
after they start their delivery; the catchers glove. During bullpen throwing
and scrimmages, allow your pitchers to have more hitters standing in on the
left side so they start getting comfortable. Remind your pitchers when they
are having a catch or just throwing in the outfield to take pride in hitting
the glove every time they pick up a baseball. Many right-handed pitchers
will avoid pitching inside to LH, remind your pitchers to throw inside to
the LH often so they can establish both sides of the plate and make the LH
more inclined to swing at pitches off the plate. Remember the ultimate drill
to help young players, the player coach dialogue. Ask your pitchers what
they are looking at from the beginning of their delivery to ball release.
Many times pitchers will admit a change in pattern with the LH.
Answers provided by
Frozen Ropes Baseball and Softball Training Centers Staff
Ray Lauenstein is the author of
College Bound: The Official Guide to Playing College Baseball and
The Making of a Student
Athlete. He also holds a Masters Degree in Sport Psychology and gives
seminars on Mental Skills Training and the Recruiting Process. If you
would like him to speak to your team, booster club or other group please
contact him via the online form or call
1-617-835-1836.
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