Does a pitching leg kick increase velocity? Do higher leg kicks = faster fastballs or better mechanics? Dan also talks through the … EP92 – Does a Pitching Leg Kick Increase Velocity? What to Throw in a 3-2 Count, and How NOT to Pitch Injured Read More »

In episode 91, Dan discusses what parents should look for in a strength coach via the exercises they prescribe in a training … EP91 – Safe Strength Exercises & Optimal Bullpen Length for Pitchers Read More »

In this episode Dan discusses whether youth pitchers should vary their leg kick timing to disrupt hitters – is it good or … EP90 – Should You Take a Baseball Gap Year? Is Gatorade Bad for You and Should Pitchers Vary Leg Kick Timing? Read More »

The principle of charity is about giving the benefit of the doubt to someone in an argument or claim. In coaching, often … EP89 – Principle of Charity Toward Coaches; Umpires Are Just Bad Hops; Mass = Gas? Read More »

In this episode, we discuss the separation between parents and their players in the dugout. Some coaches recently were arguing on twitter … EP88 Parents Giving Their Kid a Gatorade in the Dugout? Is It a Big Deal? Read More »

To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a … EP87 Finding the Right Pitch Mix; Being a Good Teammate on the Bench; Why Pitching to the Corners is Bad Strategy Read ...

Are olympic lifts good for baseball players–are they worth the risks? Should players swing at the first pitch of an at-bat? What … EP86 Olympic Lifts for Baseball, Swinging at the First Pitch & Lifting After Baseball Read More »

Diamondbabble: when baseball coaches describe things in overly complicated ways. Why is the game overflowing with it? In this episode, Dan reads … EP85 What Is Diamondbabble? First-pitch tactics and Should Pitchers Throw Two Breaking Balls? Read More »

I recently wrote and shared An Open Letter to Young White Athletes. This was what I’d say to a kid about what’s … EP84 – “Stick to Coaching” Read More »

Baseball season arrived, then quit on us. But, this is a bigger heartbreak and a more confusing time than some parents may … EP83 – Why We Actually Miss Baseball and What To Do About It Read More »