Provides a comprehensive review of the basic skills and techniques that pitchers should possess. Features a “pitcher’s checklist” that coaches can employ to develop a well-rounded pitcher. The checklist includes: Mental mechanics, proper warm-up, slide-step mechanics, rundown techniques, squeeze bunt response, fielding the position, flyball responsibility, right-side groundball responsibilities, breathing techniques, pitching/ballwork, holding runners, pitchouts/intentional walks, 1st & 3rd defensive techniques, backing up bases, and arm care and maintenance. An NAIA Champions of Character video.
