Pressure-Count Conversion
Test three common pressure counts in independent sets to identify the pitch and target the pitcher can trust most.
Foundation
Count Management · Competition
Level
L2
Length
24
Pitches
Fastball, Changeup
Goal: Execute 8 three-pitch pressure-count sets and identify the pitch, target, and count combination that holds up best.
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
Windup
Complete 4 sets:
- 2–0 — Coach calls FB or CH to a Broad Attack Window
- 3–1 — Pitcher chooses the most trusted pitch and a Broad Target
- 2–1 — Coach calls FB or CH to a Specific Target
Block 2
Stretch
Complete 4 sets:
- 2–0 — Coach calls FB or CH to a Broad Attack Window
- 3–1 — Pitcher chooses the most trusted pitch and a Broad Target
- 2–1 — Coach calls FB or CH to a Specific Target
Count and Set Rules
- Broad Attack Window: A comfortably sized area inside the established strike window that the pitcher can attack without guiding.
- Broad Target: A pitcher-selected window appropriate to the trusted pitch.
- Specific Target: One clearly defined location such as Middle-Down, Glove-Side Window, or Arm-Side Window.
- Independent Counts: The 2–0, 3–1, and 2–1 pitches are separate situations, not one simulated at-bat.
- Set: One pass through all three count situations in the written order.
Record the pitch-specific MISS marker and finish the set. A miss does not create a new count, change the next call, or earn a makeup pitch; the next pitch begins at its original written count.
24 tracked pitches: 8 sets of 3. FB and CH totals depend on the coach’s calls and the pitcher’s 3–1 selections.
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 Pressure-Count Conversion — [Pitcher]. Create 4 markers.
Delivery tracking: Enable Windup and Stretch. Do not use Game Mode or record ball/strike results; the written count supplies the situation.
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FB SPOT
Fastball finishes within its assigned target.
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FB MISS
Fastball finishes outside its assigned target.
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CH SPOT
Changeup finishes within its assigned target.
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CH MISS
Changeup finishes outside its assigned target.
Coaching Focus
- Treat each count as an independent situation.
- Establish pitch type, target, and intent before every throw.
- Attack a broad window in the 2–0 and 3–1 situations without guiding.
- Let the pitcher own the trusted-pitch choice in 3–1.
- Record a miss, complete the set, and begin the next count as written.
RESULTS
Score the Session
Count successful sets out of 8. A set succeeds when all three pitches receive SPOT; review 2–0, 3–1, and 2–1 execution separately.
6–8 successful sets
Great
The pressure-count plan held up across both deliveries. Confirm the most dependable pitch, target, and count combination.
5 successful sets
Competitive
The plan was usable, but one count, pitch type, target, or delivery caused most failed sets.
0–4 successful sets
Keep Working
Pressure-count execution was not yet repeatable. Simplify the least dependable situation and rebuild that call.