For those of you who read my blog back on February 11th, this is a second installment of how to "practice better" in your pre-season pitching workouts. Before diving into the nuts and bolts of this article, I recommend reviewing that first installment of this topic, as the information below builds on the concepts presented on Feb. 11th. A basic understanding of block, varied, and random pitching workouts is helpful knowledge to assist in "curing" the Pre-season Pitching Practice Plateau. For easy reference, I have hyperlinked that first article here.

As a Quick Review:

1. Pre-season pitching workouts mark Phase 2 in your yearly training regime (see #3 below).
   

2. Phase 1 is the "off-season."

   • I've always thought the offseason was a bit of a misnomer; frequently, the most gains can be mastered in the work that is invested during this October - December training period.
     

   • Strength increases, fundamental and mechanical fixes, and "new pitch" development are the BIG THREE of Phase 1: Offseason Training.