Defense
What is an acceptable time to home plate with a runner on 1st base?
1.3 or lower.
You must be a ______ before a pitcher.
A. Winner
B. Competitor
C. Mouse
B. Competitor
What 3 buckets go into pitching skill?
Velocity, Movement, and Location
We all have the same set of skills and we get ahead/finish hitters the same exact way.
True or False.
False.
You all have a unique set of skills to achieve our plan. Each player gets ahead differently and will finish hitters in different ways.
GCU Pitchers possess a _______ that binds their skill and strategy together.
Pre-pitch routine.
When a middle infielder scratches his eye, what are they telling you to do?
A GCU pitcher’s mentality is to be _____ and _____.
Aggressive and Convicted.
You improve your pitching skill through drill sets, throwing program, and mound work.
True or False?
True.
What is the identity/philosophy of a GCU Pitcher?
1. Get to 2 strikes
2. Finish the at bat
When we self talk, what phrases are we looking for? Select all that apply.
A. Don’t miss up.
B. Aggressive down.
C. Through the target.
D. Can‘t walk the leadoff hitter.
B. Aggressive Down
C. Through the Target.
In bunt defense, on what play does the pitcher slide step?
Runner at 2nd, Play 2.
What can we NOT control?
A. Preparation
B. Emotions
C. Thoughts
D. Performance
D. Performance
What is Random Practice?
A. Doing the same thing over and over.
B. Every throw is a new throw.
C. Working in a sequence.
B. Every throw is a new throw.
Hey coach, I have a sweeping slider. Where should I target my 2k slider?
A. Below the zone
B. Off the plate
C. Above the zone
D. Front Door
B. Off the plate.
What is our pre-pitch routine?
Control, Plan, Commit
What are the pitcher responsibilities on bunt play 2 with a runner on 1st base?
-Get the sign, come set
-Lock eyes with corner infielder
-Wait 2-3 steps
-Execute pitch, get the lead out
Process - ________ = Results
Drift
Pitch A= Slider @ 83 mph, 8 V/3 H, 50% Spin Efficiency.
To make my slider gyro, what do I need to improve?
Spin efficiency.
When ____ happens, BAA/Woba/Miss%/Chase% are all positively affected for the pitcher.
First Pitch Strike
The mind completes whatever picture we put it in.
This is called what?
Visualization.
Name all of the horns series.
1- Quick Pick
2- Best Move
3- Long Hold Pick
4- Catcher Glove Drop
5- Pitchout
What is a Fixed mindset? What is a Growth Mindset?
A fixed mindset is when we believe that our abilities, intelligence, personality, and talents are fixed.
A growth mindset is when we believe our abilities, intelligence, personality, and talents can be developed and improved over time.
What are the 4 principles of the throwing program?
1. Plan
2. Challenge
3. Competition
4. Purpose
There are 3 pitching pillars. Name them.
1. Preparation
2. Competition
3. Evaluation
What is the daily journal layout?
1. Write a personal statement/value.
2. Write 15+ things that went well.
3. Write a few things you learned and/or areas you want to grow.