Increase Your Pitching Speed with Proven Drills & Tools

Every pitcher dreams of throwing faster, but many hit a wall when they try to increase their speed. Maybe you've experienced this yourself:

・You throw with everything you've got, but the speed just isn't there
・You can't seem to find or keep your release point

If this sounds familiar, the solution isn't throwing harder—it's mastering your pitching form. With the right technique, you'll unlock more speed and consistency in every pitch.

Why Your Pitching Form Is the Key to Throwing Faster

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Your pitching form is multifunctional—it looks good on the mound and is the foundation of your pitch speed.
When your body moves in a kinetic chain, you can channel your full strength into each throw.
The power flows from your lower body, through your core, into your upper body, and finally into your arm.
If your form breaks down anywhere along the way, that power gets lost, and your speed drops.
Even if you're throwing with everything you've got, missing the right release point means you won't get the speed you're aiming for.
But when your form stays consistent, you hit that release point every time, boosting both your control and velocity.
Plus, proper form takes the pressure off your shoulder and elbow, reducing your injury risk while helping you throw faster.

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Checkpoints to Adjust for a Faster Pitch

If you want to increase your pitch speed, here are several important areas to focus on:

・Posture during weight transfer
・How your front foot lands
・Engaging your core
・Perfecting your release

Fix these parts of your form, and you will be able to throw harder with less effort.
Let's go over each part one by one.

Posture During Weight Transfer/How to Land Your Front Foot

#Posture During Weight Transfer
When you lift your leg, your weight should shift naturally to your back leg without your knee pushing past your toes. This posture is vital for generating power. You've probably heard coaches warn against "opening up" too early or lunging forward, but the real issue often starts in the weight transfer phase. If your posture's off here, it leads to those familiar problems—like opening up too early or lunging forward. To fix this, try pulling your back hip slightly behind you. Don't let your head lean back as you do this. From the catcher's view, you should see a slight bend in your knee (for righties) or an inward curve (for lefties). Maintaining this posture through to your front foot landing will help you deliver your best pitch.


#How to Land Your Front Foot
When you land on your front foot, check that your knee isn't bending more than 45 degrees and isn't extending past your ankle. The front foot is your launch pad—it absorbs your body's energy and transfers it into the ball. But if your knee bends too much or shifts too far forward, you'll lose power and speed. The ideal landing involves a knee angle of less than 45 degrees, and then you'll push off the ground as your leg extends. This way, you can transfer energy more effectively, leading to a stronger pitch.


Engage Your Core for a Powerful Pitch/Polish Your Release

#Engage Your Core for a Powerful Pitch
Remember to keep your chest closed as your front foot hits the ground. This alignment allows you to harness your core strength rather than relying only on your arm. If your chest turns too early toward the batter, you'll lose the power from your core and end up overworking your arm. Keep your chest facing the batter until the last possible moment to engage your core for more rotational speed, which directly translates into faster pitches.
Also, pay close attention to your arm's position. Your elbow should stay in line with your shoulder—don't let it drop below or extend ahead of your shoulder. If you're "throwing with your hand," you're not using your body's full potential, and you're increasing your risk of injury. Work on keeping your shoulder, elbow, and hand in a straight line for a more powerful, safer release.


#Polish Your Release
Check your wrist and hand position at the release point. Your wrist should stay firm, not bent or turned sideways, and your fingers shouldn't "flick" the ball. The most powerful release comes from a locked wrist, with your hand "crushing" the ball, creating more speed and a sharper pitch.

How to Improve Your Pitching Form and Throw Faster

So, how can you throw faster while getting your form right? Here are three simple drills to help you build speed and improve your technique.

Improve Your Weight Transfer with These Drills

Improve Your Weight Transfer with These Drills

Step-back Pitching Drill
・Pull your front leg back toward your body to create a position that feels like you're about to perform a squat on one leg. This posture helps your body generate more power. Once you get into this stance, follow it up with a pitching motion to lock in the movement.

Side-Step Pitching Drill
・From the step-back position, move sideways like a crab without losing your form. Take three steps in this sideways position before pitching. This drill helps reinforce the right posture and keeps your body moving correctly when you throw.

How to Land Your Front Foot the Right Way

How to Land Your Front Foot the Right Way

Pitching on an Incline
・Pitching on flat ground makes it harder to feel the pressure on your front foot. To fix this, pitch with your front foot on a slight incline. This helps you feel the knee-blocking action and makes it easier to drive through the pitch.

Use Your Core to Throw Stronger Pitches

Use Your Core to Throw Stronger Pitches

#Throwing with a Soccer Ball
・Grab a bigger, heavier ball (like a soccer ball) and throw it while keeping your elbow locked, just like in dodgeball. The point is to avoid throwing with just your hand and instead use your core to generate power. Since a baseball is small and light, it's easy to rely on your hand, but with a bigger ball, your core has to do the heavy lifting, teaching you how to pitch with more power from your body.

#Nail Your Release with This Simple Grip
・Try holding the ball with a “claw” grip (like you do with a four-seam fastball). As you throw, focus on keeping that grip tight and not letting it break down. It may feel a little off at first, but keep practicing. With time, you’ll find the right position for a more stable release. The "claw" grip helps keep your wrist in check, leading to stronger, more consistent throws.

Want to Throw Faster? Check Out These Training Tools!

To help you increase your pitch speed, we’ve got some must-have training tools. In addition to the items listed below, we’ll soon be launching the Sliding Chair to help you perfect your pitching posture and the Back Spin Release Ball to find your ideal throwing technique.

Swing Stand with Turf Set
Swing Stand with Turf Set
Swing Stand with Turf Set
Swing Stand with Turf Set
Swing Stand with Turf Set
Swing Stand with Turf Set
Swing Stand with Turf Set
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Swing Stand with Turf Set
Swing Stand with Turf Set
Swing Stand with Turf Set
Swing Stand with Turf Set
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Swing Stand with Turf Set

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Swing Stand with Turf Set: Master Natural Weight Transfer for Better Hitting

The Swing Stand with Turf Set is designed to help players naturally develop proper weight transfer during their swing. Inspired by training methods used by Japan's top Little League teams, this stand with a slight incline allows players to practice while wearing cleats. The result is a smoother and more effective weight transfer, leading to more powerful, efficient swings.

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The Swing Stand with Turf Set is a fantastic tool for developing a consistent swing form. With adjustable height settings, it’s perfect for a variety of hitting drills. The set includes artificial turf, so you can practice in a more game-like environment. This tool helps improve bat path, swing speed, and overall hitting power—making it a great choice for players looking to fine-tune their swing and boost their performance.

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Rocket Release Launch Band(3pcs)

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"Rocket Release Launch Band" is a tool to improve your release motion which was developed in a professional baseball facility specializing in improving baseball motions.

For both pitchers and fielders, one of the fundamentals of baseball is playing catch.

The ability to "throw a good ball" is essential for every player. 

With the Rocket Release Launch Band, players can develop the techniques necessary to throw the ideal pitch and have a rewarding experience delivering a great throw!

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The Rocket Release Launch Band is designed to help you master the correct release motion during your pitch. By focusing on your arm movement while throwing, you’ll improve the smoothness of your throws and gain more control. This tool is great for both pitchers and fielders looking to improve their throwing accuracy. It's easy to use, versatile, and a simple way to add efficiency to your practice routine and make noticeable improvements in your throwing form.

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