Baseball Coaching Clinic Highlights & Pitcher Expectations
Dive into the world of baseball coaching with insights and experiences shared by Tim Cummins, a seasoned coach with over 30 years of experience. Explore the schedule of one-hour sessions covering various aspects from coaching philosophy to pitching, catching, defense, offense, and game day strategies. Gain an understanding of pitcher expectations to give your team the winning edge.
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COACHING BASEBALL COACHING BASEBALL PITCHING AND CATCHING WEEK 2 SUTTON YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE COACHES CLINIC APRIL 5, 2021 TIM CUMMINS SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT SCOUT- SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
DISCLAIMER DISCLAIMER My goal is to share my experiences as a coach Lessons learned: what worked for me I do not claim to be an expert, there are many ways to teach/coach baseball, and I m not here to debate them I am old school in how I teach fundamentals of the game- you will be disappointed if you came to hear about launch angles and spin rates After being involved in the game for over 50 years I still learn things every year Baseball is the greatest sport, and I hope over the next 4-5 weeks you feel that the time you spent was worth it.
CREDIBILITY CREDIBILITY Over 30 years of coaching experience- coached in over 1,000 games From tee ball on up to college summer leagues Won championships at all levels (several league and district titles) The privilege of coaching several players who went on to play in college and professionally (3 in MLB) The Boys of Summer Baseball Camp 1995- 2004 2010-2019 Area Scout- Atlanta Braves 2019- present- Special Assignment Scout SF Giants
SCHEDULE: ONE HOUR SESSIONS SCHEDULE: ONE HOUR SESSIONS Week 1 Week 1- - Coaching Philosophy/Practice Plan Coaching Philosophy/Practice Plan Week 2 Week 2- - Pitching/Catching Pitching/Catching Week 3 Week 3- - Defense Defense- - Infield/Outfield Play Infield/Outfield Play Week 4 Week 4- - Offense Offense- - Hitting/ Baserunning Hitting/ Baserunning Week 5 Week 5- - Game Day Game Day * I will attempt to talk about drills/ focus areas for all ages/levels * I will attempt to talk about drills/ focus areas for all ages/levels
PITCHER: EXPECTATIONS PITCHER: EXPECTATIONS Give your team the opportunity to win by: Give your team the opportunity to win by: Throwing strikes ( can t defend a walk ) Throwing strikes ( can t defend a walk ) Field your position Field your position 25 25- -33% of batted balls in front of the plate or up the middle 33% of batted balls in front of the plate or up the middle Remember that the pitcher/batter confrontation is a battle! Remember that the pitcher/batter confrontation is a battle!
MENTAL APPROACH MENTAL APPROACH Concentration/focus (control/command) Concentration/focus (control/command) First pitch strikes First pitch strikes get ahead/stay ahead on count get ahead/stay ahead on count Keep the inning lead off hitter off base (75% score) Keep the inning lead off hitter off base (75% score) Limit at Limit at- -bat to 3 bat to 3- -4 pitches 4 pitches- - to get batter out (pitch count) to get batter out (pitch count) Understand your mechanics Understand your mechanics- - know queues know queues Command the fast ball Command the fast ball
PITCHING MECHANICS PITCHING MECHANICS Motion must be in sync to maximize velocity and control Two pitching motions: wind-up and stretch Wind Up Balance and Posture Balance and Posture (on rubber facing home) (on rubber facing home) Glove out in front- eyes on catcher s target (receiving signal) Step back (non-throwing arm-leg) (overhead?) Turn foot still on rubber (throwing side) against rubber (starting position for stretch)
PITCHING MECHANICS PITCHING MECHANICS Lift and Thrust Lift and Thrust Turn non throwing leg up knee bent/toes pointed down (slight turn of hip) Head/spine straight (not leaning) Balance point (head over belt buckle) Stride and Momentum Stride and Momentum Stride straight to home- (90-100% of body Ht.) Break of hands down/back- arc Front leg lands toes pointing at home (not on heel) Balanced- opposite-equal Shoulder Rotation/Swivel (Torso) Stabilizer Shoulder Rotation/Swivel (Torso) Stabilizer Arm action coming through Chest moves toward glove Glove tuck (armpit)
PITCHING MECHANICS PITCHING MECHANICS Release Point/Follow Through Release Point/Follow Through Release point 6-12 in front of landing foot Land in fielding position (back bent) Back foot should follow path of throwing arm Checking Mechanics ( BADLAWS ) Checking Mechanics ( BADLAWS ) Balance Arm Action Direction Launch (in Sync) Arm Extension Weight Transfer Smooth Follow Through
PITCHING FLAWS PITCHING FLAWS Rushing Rushing Hand out of glove early (no arc) arm ahead of legs (usually pitch is high): (create short-arm delivery or lowered elbow-push the ball) Solution- take ball out of glove -down- (create the arc) Land front foot early:- (throwing across body) Solution- draw a line on center of pitchers start on rubber down mound toward home (land on line or past it)
PITCHING FLAWS PITCHING FLAWS Weight Balance Weight Balance: : Weight on back foot- shoulders uneven- throwing uphill (crunch) Solution- work on staying tall- balanced Control Control: : Solution- Make adjustments on the rubber-during game (hard to correct flaw during the game) Flying Open Flying Open: : Rotating too soon arm behind legs Solution- Turn hips slightly in
TYPE OF PITCHING: GRIPS TYPE OF PITCHING: GRIPS All pitches should have the same release point All pitches should have the same release point 2 Seam Fastball 4 Seam Fastball Change Up (Circle) Cut Fastball/Cutter (arm side run) Splitter Curve Ball Slider Knuckleball Avoid tipping pitches! Avoid tipping pitches!
MOUND DEMEANOR MOUND DEMEANOR Stay in control of your emotions Have confidence Be competitive- win the battle! Focus on next hitter (can t change result of last hitter) Don t show up the umpire Be coachable/ accept decision of the coach Don t blame or show up your teammates
PITCHING FOCUS CARD PITCHING FOCUS CARD First pitch strikes? Number of strikes out of total pitches? (% goal) How many lead off batters out? How many batters 4 or less pitches? How many walks (HBP)? How did you do against 3,4,5 hitters? How did you do against 7,8,9 hitters? How did you field your position? How was your mound demeanor?
CATCHER EXPECTATIONS CATCHER EXPECTATIONS Catch/block the pitch no pass balls Keep every strike a strike Be a leader (vocal)/relationship with pitcher Make accurate throws (4 seam grip)
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT All equipment shin guards, chest protector, mask and mitt are size appropriate Shin guards buckled outside Chest protector- fitted properly Mask/helmet/throat guard fit so that vision isn t obstructed When appropriate have catcher wear equipment during drills Catcher(s) should catch batting practice
STANCES/POSITIONING STANCES/POSITIONING Traditional (no one on base) Traditional (no one on base) Runners on Runners on One knee (leg out) One knee (leg out) lower target lower target Positioning Positioning Touch batter back elbow/or back foot Too far back- foul tips/missed strike calls
TRADITIONAL/RUNNERS ON TRADITIONAL/RUNNERS ON Feet: Feet: More than shoulder width apart Left foot pointed at the pitcher Right foot 1-2 behind left foot (pointed at second baseman) (3-4 runners on) Weight equally distributed over both legs (slightly forward) Buttocks/Back: Buttocks/Back: Crouch- stay low (allow ump to make the call) Back extended Buttocks raised with runners on base
TRADITIONAL/RUNNERS ON TRADITIONAL/RUNNERS ON Mitt, Arm, Elbow and Wrist: Mitt, Arm, Elbow and Wrist: Glove arm- semi-extended in front of body Catch pitch with soft hands (no stabbing) Elbows slightly outward- elbows never between knees Catch pitch in strike zone (keep it in zone) turn wrist Barehand: Barehand: No runners on- place behind right knee (tuck in thumb) Runners on- hand behind webbing of the glove
FRAME PITCHES FRAME PITCHES Framing pitches in the strike zone: Framing pitches in the strike zone: Move to the pitch (beat the ball to the spot) Keep mitt in the strike zone Inside pitch- catch thumbs up - outside corner thumbs down Catch ball in zone ( soft hands ) Don t stab- don t carry ball out of zone
THROWING THROWING Second Base Right foot back 3-4 Buttocks up GOING on pitch shift right foot- so that ankle bone points toward second Catch pitch Step left leg/foot toward pitcher (coming out of crouch) Glove and barehand (in glove getting grip- 4 seam) moves up toward throwing side Left elbow/shoulder pointing to second base From the ear- arm action release (flat C- like Cincinnati) 1st/3rd- practice with batter in the box/ angle of pitch- step behind/ step in front
GIVING SIGNS GIVING SIGNS Fingers between thighs- back far enough to touch cup Keep fingers in crotch area (not lower) Keep knees slightly closed (so only pitcher can see the target) Keep mitt extended from left knee to shield the third base coach
DRILLS DRILLS Blocking pitches Blocking pitches Head down, roll shoulders, pull knees together, mitt between legs- deaden the ball Angle out on breaking pitches Bunts Bunts- - coach from behind throws ball out in front of catcher (dustpan/brush) coach from behind throws ball out in front of catcher (dustpan/brush) Foul balls Foul balls- - use tennis racquet use tennis racquet tennis balls (mask) tennis balls (mask) Dropped third strike Dropped third strike- - inside/outside inside/outside Framing Pitches Framing Pitches barehand barehand Suicide squeeze Suicide squeeze Tag at home Tag at home Calling cuts Calling cuts relays relays
COACHING BASEBALL COACHING BASEBALL Have fun Have fun- - enjoy!! enjoy!! Questions? Questions? Contact information: Contact information: Timothy.cummins11@gmail.com Timothy.cummins11@gmail.com If you have a future major leaguer call cell immediately If you have a future major leaguer call cell immediately: 508 : 508- -612 612- -6250 6250
