Make the Next Pitch Better
Train the immediate adjustment by correcting a miss—or repeating a hit—on the next fastball.
Foundation
Adjustment · Command
Level
L1
Length
24
Pitches
Fastball
Goal: Measure how consistently the pitcher improves a miss or repeats a hit on the next fastball across 12 pairs.
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 listed pitch types and delivery modes 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.
Block 1
Middle-Down
Windup — Repeat pair 2x
- Pitch 1 — FB — Middle-Down
- Pitch 2 — FB — Middle-Down
Stretch — Repeat pair 2x
- Pitch 1 — FB — Middle-Down
- Pitch 2 — FB — Middle-Down
Block 2
Glove-Side Window
Windup — Repeat pair 2x
- Pitch 1 — FB — Glove-Side Window
- Pitch 2 — FB — Glove-Side Window
Stretch — Repeat pair 2x
- Pitch 1 — FB — Glove-Side Window
- Pitch 2 — FB — Glove-Side Window
Block 3
Arm-Side Window
Windup — Repeat pair 2x
- Pitch 1 — FB — Arm-Side Window
- Pitch 2 — FB — Arm-Side Window
Stretch — Repeat pair 2x
- Pitch 1 — FB — Arm-Side Window
- Pitch 2 — FB — Arm-Side Window
Pair Rules
- Same Target: Both pitches in a pair use the same assigned window.
- Same Delivery: Both pitches in a pair use the assigned Windup or Stretch delivery.
- Better Second Pitch: If Pitch 1 is a SPOT, Pitch 2 must repeat the SPOT. If Pitch 1 is a MISS, Pitch 2 must finish closer to the center of the assigned window without becoming a more dangerous miss.
Pitch 2 is the scheduled adjustment opportunity. Complete it to the original target, then end the pair. Do not add a third or makeup pitch.
24 tracked pitches: 12 pairs, 24 FB.
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.
Track This Session
Choose Bullpen Session. Name it Make the Next Pitch Better — [Pitcher]. Create 2 markers.
Delivery tracking: Enable Windup and Stretch. Keep the same delivery within each pair.
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FIRST REP
Pitch 1 of each pair.
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SECOND REP
Pitch 2 to the same target.
Coaching Focus
- Call one clear target before each pair.
- Keep target, delivery, and intent unchanged for both pitches.
- After Pitch 1, make one simple adjustment—or repeat what worked.
- Commit to Pitch 2 without steering the fastball.
- Finish the pair before discussing another adjustment.
RESULTS
Score the Session
Count successful pairs out of 12. A pair succeeds when Pitch 2 repeats a Pitch 1 target hit or improves a Pitch 1 miss under the Better Second Pitch rule; compare marker positions rather than ball/strike results.
9–12 successful pairs
Great
The pitcher consistently corrected misses or repeated successful fastballs on the next pitch.
7–8 successful pairs
Competitive
The immediate response was usable but varied by target or delivery. Identify where Pitch 2 improved most reliably.
0–6 successful pairs
Keep Working
Immediate adjustments and repeated hits were inconsistent. Simplify to one target and one adjustment cue.