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| Mike McGuire |
This week's Tip is from Mike McGuire, one of the top instructors at our West Chester Academy. Mike starred as a relief pitcher for the Class A Lakewood Blueclaws team this summer and helped the Phillies farm team win the South Atlantic League title. To schedule a series of lessons with Mike McGuire, contact our West Chester staff at 610-399-8050 or stop in to see us.
Strong Pitcher-Catcher Relationship Makes A Big Difference!
In order to become a successful pitcher, it is important to develop a strong relationship with your catcher. The catcher should be able to know your best pitch, and also your worst, to help you get out of jams and potential long innings. The better the catcher knows your strengths, the more confident you will become as a top pitcher.
As a pitcher, I believe that if I have a close-knit relationship with my catcher, I know I am more confident to pitch well and help my team win ball games.
So, you should be in complete sync on the signs for different pitches and pick-off moves. But on top of those basics, the pitcher and catcher should also be "on the same page" with your pitch strategy for each hitter. If you have a strong trust in your catcher, your confidence as a pitcher will grow and your ability to get hitters out will grow as well.
