Make the Next Pitch Better
Train the adjustment between pitches by asking the pitcher to correct a miss—or repeat a successful fastball—on the very next pitch.
Foundation
Adjustment
Level
L1 — All Levels
Length
24 pitches · 15–18 min
Pitches
Fastballs Only
Goal: Measure the pitcher’s ability to correct a miss—or repeat a successful pitch—immediately.
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
- Call one clear target before each pair.
- Use the same target, delivery, and intent for both pitches.
- After pitch one, make one simple adjustment—or repeat what worked.
- Commit fully to pitch two; do not steer the fastball.
- Stop if fatigue changes effort, mechanics, or command.
Set Up Your Pitch Track Session
Choose Bullpen Session. Create two markers:
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FIRST REP
Use for the first pitch of each pair. This establishes the result the pitcher will try to improve or repeat.
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SECOND REP
Use for the second pitch to the same target. Compare its finish with the First Rep to evaluate the response.
Results
Score the Session
Score one successful pair when the second pitch moves meaningfully closer to the called target after a miss or repeats a target hit. Count successful pairs out of 12.
9–12 successful pairs
Great
The pitcher consistently adjusted after misses or repeated successful fastballs. Use the report to confirm which targets and deliveries produced the strongest responses.
7–8 successful pairs
Competitive
The pitcher showed a usable ability to respond on the next pitch. Identify whether corrections or repeated hits were more consistent—and where the response changed.
0–6 successful pairs
Keep Working
Immediate adjustments and repeatable hits were inconsistent. Find one target or delivery where the pitcher can simplify the response and build from there.
Sequence
- 2 pairs (4 FB) — Glove Side Windup
- 1 pair (2 FB) — Glove Side Stretch
- 1 pair (2 FB) — Arm Side Windup
- 2 pairs (4 FB) — Arm Side Stretch
- 2 pairs (4 FB) — Middle-Down Windup
- 1 pair (2 FB) — Middle-Down Stretch
- 1 pair (2 FB) — Coach-Called Target Windup
- 2 pairs (4 FB) — Coach-Called Target Stretch
Pair Rules
- Same Target: Both pitches use the same called location.
- Same Delivery: Complete both pitches from the assigned windup or stretch.
- First Rep: Establish the result.
- Second Rep: Correct the miss or repeat the hit immediately.
Keep the same target, delivery, and intent through each pair. The goal is to show a clear response on the very next pitch. Pitchers who work exclusively from the stretch may complete all 12 pairs 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.
