Pressure-Count Conversion
Test three common pressure counts in repeatable cycles to identify the pitch the pitcher can trust when a strike is needed.
Foundation
Count Management · Competition
Level
L2 — Core Pair
Length
24 pitches · 18–22 min
Pitches
Fastball · Changeup
Goal: Identify which pitch the pitcher can trust when a strike is needed.
Warmup
Before the first pitch.
Complete a proper throwing warm-up before scoring pitches. Use full-body movement, progressive catch play, and enough mound-ramp-up pitches for the arm, fastball, and delivery to feel ready.
Warm-up throws are not included in the workout score, but they still count toward the pitcher’s total throwing workload for the day.
Coaching Focus
- Reset the count before every pitch in the cycle.
- Use a broad, realistic strike target at 2–0 and 3–1.
- Let the pitcher make the trusted-pitch decision at 3–1.
- Keep the 2–1 call specific to pitch type and location.
- Compare the three counts separately after the session.
Set Up Your Pitch Track Session
Choose Game Session. Create two markers:
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FB
Use for fastballs thrown during the pressure-count cycles.
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CH
Use for changeups thrown during the pressure-count cycles.
Results
Score the Session
Count cycles in which all three pressure-count pitches remain usable for the situation. Compare 2–0, 3–1, and 2–1 execution separately in game mode.
6–8 successful cycles
Great
The pitcher repeatedly converted pressure counts with a usable plan. Confirm which pitch-location choice was most reliable at 3–1.
5 successful cycles
Competitive
Several cycles were successful, but one count created a clear execution gap. Build the next pressure block around that count.
0–4 successful cycles
Keep Working
The strike plan was not dependable across the cycle. Widen targets and establish one trusted pitch before adding choices.
Sequence
- 4 Three-Pitch Pressure Cycles Windup
- 4 Three-Pitch Pressure Cycles Stretch
Each Cycle
- 2–0: Fastball to a broad strike target.
- 3–1: Pitcher chooses the most trusted strike pitch.
- 2–1: Coach calls FB or CH plus the location.
- Successful: All three pitches remain usable for their count and role.
Do not combine the three counts into one strike percentage. The useful comparison is which pitch and location hold up at 2–0, 3–1, and 2–1. Stretch-only pitchers may complete all cycles from the stretch.
Development or preseason: 1–2 times per week with about 48 hours between structured mound sessions.
In season: 0–1 development bullpen per week. A game appearance or other meaningful mound session replaces it.
