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  • For the better part of five decades, Bob Bennett has observed, caught or coached pitchers. This has given him an opportunity to evaluate many pitching techniques and a variety of teaching methods. These experiences have helped him develop better teaching procedures, which have been used to create a better system for learning.

    The purpose of this book is to provide a simple step-by-step teaching method. It is written with both the pitcher and the pitching coach in mind. Teaching and learning are simplified, and the pitching system Bennett developed can be used for pitchers from Little League to retirement.

    Pitching can be divided into five major teaching areas. They are: (1) Mechanics, (2) Control, (3) Velocity, (4) Stuff, and (5) Gamesmanship. The teaching base of this book is mechanics, and greater emphasis will be placed on that area, but the others are not neglected. By using mechanics as a base, the other areas will be easier to learn.

    With the help of two of Bennett's former pitchers, Mark Gardner and Bobby Jones (both Major Leaguers), this comprehensive book covers virtually every aspect of pitching, with detailed examples and photographs of mechanics and drills.
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    Pitching video Shows the 3 key components of proper pitching mechanics: feet to knees, knees to waist, and waist to head. This video also explains how to throw 6 types of pitches and pitch from the wind-up & stretch.



    Pitching From The Ground Up Book Breakdown
     14 chapters, 232 pages

     [Read the book's introduction and conclusion]
    Chapter 1: The Pitching Delivery
      Pages 11-37

  • Mechanics Feet-to-Knees
  • Starting Stance and Push-Off Foot
  • Short Stroker or Long Stroker
  • Leg Lift Stretch Position
  • Leg Lift From The Wind-Up
  • Push-Off
  • Stride
  • Knees-to-Waist Mechanics
  • Waist-Through-The-Head Mechanics
  • The Front Arm
  • The Chest
  • Chin
  • Eyes
  • Throwing Arm
  • Arm Action and Follow-Through
  • The Feet at the Follow-Through
  • Fielding Position

    Chapter 2: Stretch Position
      Pages 38-47

  • Feet
  • Knees
  • Waist
  • Shoulders
  • Holding Runners on Base
  • Looks
  • Timing
  • Different Moves to First Base
  • Short Stroker (Right-Handed Pitcher)
  • Spin Turn
  • Jump Turn
  • Step Off-Pause-Throw
  • Barr Move
  • Move From Left-Handed Pitcher
  • Step-Off and Throw

    Chapter 3: A System of Teaching Pitching Mechanics
      Pages 48-60

  • The Basic Approach
  • Fit the Work to the Solution
  • Building Blocks to Prevent Problems
  • Terminology - Developing a Pitching Language
  • Definition of Pitching Terms

    Chapter 4: Step-by-Step Approach
      Pages 61-67

  • Focus
  • Teaching Touch and Feel
  • Relearning
  • Teaching Each Other

    Chapter 5: Pitching Drills
      Pages 68-90

  • Push-Off Drill
  • Stride Foot Balance Drill
  • Stride Foot Balance Drill with Chest to Thigh
  • Pitcher Isolated Feet Drill
  • Stationary Stride Drill
  • Arm Life Drill
  • Front Arm Drill
  • Chin Up-Chest Out Drills
  • Heel-Over Drill
  • Chair Drill
  • Stride Foot Fence Drill
  • Trajectory Drill
  • Rotation Drill
  • Leg Lift Drill
  • Bottoming Out With the Hands Drill
  • Chest Out Drill
  • Chin Up Drill
  • Eyes-to-Target Drill
  • Screen Drill
  • Right-to-Left Drill
  • Hop-Balance-Hop Drill
  • Throwing From the Knees Drill
  • Double-Catcher Drill
  • Exaggerated Target
  • Strike Zone With Strings
  • Stick Drill
  • Release Point by Sound-Stick Drill

    Chapter 6: Dry-Run Pitching
      Pages 91-108

  • Dry-Run Drills (39 steps)

    Chapter 7: Developing Pitches
      Pages 109-121

  • Fastball
  • Curveball
  • Change-Up
  • Deep-Grip Change-Up
  • Three-Finger Change-Up
  • Dead-Leg Change-Up
  • Seaver Change-Up
  • Slip-Pitch Change-Up
  • Slider
  • Cut Fastball
  • Traditional Slider
  • Knuckleball
  • Forkball
  • Split-Finger Fastball
  • Palmball
  • Screwball
  • Chapter 8: Teaching Tools
      Pages 122-131

  • Pitching Screen
  • Rubber Pad or Rug
  • Chair or Bench Uses
  • Broomstick
  • Bat (to Help With Curveball Mechanics)
  • Paper Cup
  • Plastic Bucket
  • Pictures and Photographs
  • Shoestring
  • Videotapes
  • Batting Tee (to Help Arm Lift)

    Chapter 9: Velocity
      Pages 132-148

  • Power Fastball
  • Changing Speed on the Fastball
  • Spotting the Fastball
  • Movement on the Fastball
  • How to Improve Speed
  • Special Throwing Program
  • Use of the Radar Gun
  • Normal Pitch Speed Differences

    Chapter 10: Control
      Pages 149-161

  • A Plan
  • Each Throw Has A Purpose
  • Conditioning
  • Repetition
  • Mechanics
  • Centering
  • Analyzing
  • Visualization
  • Executing
  • Setting Priorities
  • Throwing to Have Control
  • Strategy
  • Sharing the Plan with the Catcher
  • Trusting the Body
  • Making Control A Priority
  • Target Areas
  • Knowing Your Working Speed
  • Purposeful Bullpen Workouts

    Chapter 11: Gamesmanship
      Pages 162-175

  • Preparation
  • Developing Confidence
  • Repetition
  • Paying Attention to Details
  • Sizing-Up Opponents
  • Learning to Feel the Game
  • Playing in the Now
  • Recognizing Skill Levels
  • Focus
  • Positive Approach
  • Demeanor
  • Mental Toughness
  • Dealing With Disappointments
  • Dealing With Success
  • Setting Standards
  • Being A Finisher

    Chapter 12: Fit to Pitch
      Pages 176-182

  • Long-Distance Running
  • Sprints
  • Agility
  • Baseball-Related Running Drills

    Chapter 13: Care and Conditioning of the Arm
      Pages 183-198

  • Identifying Injuries
  • Keep the Arm Covered
  • Proper Warm Up
  • The Double Workout
  • The Arm Needs to be Used
  • Resting the Arm
  • Treatment With Ice
  • Sample Five-Week Throwing Program
  • Intrasquad Innings
  • FSU Baseball Pitcher's Off-Season Workout
  • Three Sample Off-Season Workout Plans

    Chapter 14: Closed-Eyes Training Drills
      Pages 199-214

  • Balance on Push-Off Foot
  • Stride Foot
  • Leg Lift
  • Leading With the Hip
  • Wind-Up Position
  • Stationary Stride Position
  • Separation of Hands
  • Throwing-Arm Lift
  • Trajectory
  • Front-Arm
  • Chest to Target
  • Target Throwing

    Appendix: Strength and Conditioning Program for Baseball
      Pages 215-229

  • Weight Training, Exercises, Nutrition

  • What Others Say About Pitching From The Ground Up

    "It's the best book on pitching ever written...a must for every pitching coach."
    Augie Garrido, head coach at the University of Texas (2005 National Champions)

    "Another fine learning tool from one of the greatest pitching fundamentalists that I know. I would recommend this book to anyone at any level who is interested in becoming a better pitching instructor."
    George Horton, head coach at Cal-State Fullerton (2004 National Champions)

    "I always liked what Bob Bennett's Fresno State University pitchers did over the years. Their mechanics and approach to pitching were very solid and that is why this is a must-have book."
    Bob Milano, former head coach at the University of California

    "As you go through this detailed, but easy to understand book, you will find drills and techniques that will aid you to coach or perform better."
    Mark Gardner, Major League pitcher from 1989-2001

    "Having coached against Bob Bennett's Fresno State teams and having worked at clinics with Coach Bennett, I know that what he teaches will be helpful to pitchers of all ages."
    Lance Brown, former TCU head coach


    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    Bob Bennett Bob Bennett is the former head baseball coach at Fresno State University in California. He lead the Bulldogs for 34 seasons (1970-2002, plus a year as FSU's interim head coach in 1967). His Fresno State teams enjoyed extraordinary success - winning or sharing 17 conference titles, earning 1,302 victories (an average of 40 wins per year), and making two trips to the College World Series in Omaha.

    For his achievements, Bennett was named Conference Coach of the Year 13 times and NCAA Coach of the Year in 1988. A member of the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Bennett is widely respected as one of the most knowledgeable coaches in the game's history. He closed out his coaching career with 26 consecutive winning seasons and a 1,302-759 record.

     




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