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Just what are “pitching mechanics”, anyway? I’ve always liked this definition:
Pitching mechanics are a set of movements unique to an athlete that reflect his intentions as he throws a baseball to a target. In this definition, pitching mechanics are bound to a specific individual and they reveal his preferences and desires.
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Pitch+ is a progressive and player specific pitching development program designed by Coach Jonathan Morse, Pitching Coach at Phillips Academy Andover. The program will begin in October 2026 after a one-to-two month rest period of mound throwing.
"I view coaching pitchers in two distinct ways: Technical development and Interpersonal Connection. You can have one without the other, but your players will never reach their potential."
Technical Development is defined as a players mechanics, using their data to enhance a players movement quality (3motionAI) or pitching arsenal (Trackman), and the constant and consistent goal of acquiring skills to make you a better pitcher. Interpersonal connection is building trust and clear communication between player and coach, while having the same motivation, day in and day out.
A complete evaluation of where your son is now and a development plan for where he needs to go.
Development that connects the bullpen to the game
Remember, your pitching mechanics are the foundation from which small, individualized adjustments will be made over the course of the off-season. Our goal is NOT to clone or recreate you. Our job is to help you discover more efficient movement patterns that lead to peak performance and keep you healthy for not only the upcoming season, but for the duration of your career.
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TRACK 1 — Youth Pitcher Development
Ages approximately 10–13
The objective isn't "throw 5 mph harder."
It's:
Build the athlete who will eventually become the pitcher.
Focus on:
- throwing mechanics
- athletic movement
- balance
- rhythm
- direction
- lower-half usage
- arm path
- basic command
- changeup development
- fastball command
- throwing habits
- arm care
- recovery
- confidence
Format
8-week development blocks
1 session/week
Small groups:
4–6 pitchers
60–75 minutes.
I would strongly discourage turning this into a giant youth clinic.
Youth Pitch Lab
$399–$499
8 weeks
1x/week
4–6 pitchers
TRACK 2 — High School Pitching Development
This is where I think your biggest opportunity is.
Ages 14–18
This becomes the flagship.
I'd call it:
HS Pitching Lab
The athlete gets:
Initial Assessment
- pitching video
- movement assessment
- velocity baseline
- pitch metrics
- arm-care assessment
- throwing history
- injury history
- goals
- current pitch arsenal
- competition level
Then you establish a:
Pitcher Development Profile
For example:
Player: John Smith
Class: 2029
FB: 78–80
SL: 70–72
CH: 70
Primary constraints
- Inconsistent lead-leg block
- Poor direction toward target
- FB carry below potential
- Slider lacks separation
- Command deteriorates under fatigue
12-week objectives
Movement
- improve lead-leg stability
Velocity
- establish 82–84 mph training target
Arsenal
- improve FB IVB
- reshape slider
- develop CH
Command
- 65%+ strike rate
That feels like a real development program, not a lesson.
The High School Program
I would make this a 16-week fall/winter program.
Phase 1 — Assessment
Weeks 1–2
Phase 2 — Movement + Arm Development
Weeks 3–6
Phase 3 — Velocity Development
Weeks 7–10
Phase 4 — Arsenal + Command
Weeks 11–14
Phase 5 — Preseason Transfer
Weeks 15–16
You understand what happens on the other side of recruiting.
You can help a high-school pitcher understand:
- what coaches actually look for
- how velocity fits into recruiting
- what pitch characteristics matter
- what video should look like
- how to communicate with coaches
- when to showcase
- how to build a recruiting timeline
- what level is realistic
$899–$1,199
12–16 weeks
1x/week in-person
individual throwing plan
video review
progress testing
TRACK 3 — College Pitchers
I especially like your idea here.
I would not market this as another youth program.
Make it feel like a completely different product.
College Winter Reset
Target:
NCAA D1 / D2 / D3 / JUCO pitchers
Returning home for:
December → January
The selling point:
Come home. Reset your delivery. Build your arsenal. Return to campus prepared.
Week 1
Evaluation
- mechanics
- movement
- velocity
- pitch shapes
- workload
- fall performance
- goals
Weeks 2–4
Development
2 sessions/week
Weeks 5–6
Velocity + Arsenal
2 sessions/week
Week 7
Final bullpen / assessment
And provide the college pitcher with:
Winter Development Report
Something they can actually take back to their college pitching coach.
The program will be broken down by specific phases:
- Conditioning
- Arm Care & Strengthening
- Foundational Movements
- Timing & Sequencing
- Mound Preparation
- A progressive, individualized throwing program with the goal of building up the volume, frequency and intensity of each throwing session to prepare for the stress of throwing off the mound during the next phase of Pitch+
- (Variable) Bullpens & Live At-Bats
- Each bullpen will be captured on our Trackman Baseball system to gain insight into the release, flight and strike-zone data, including: release speed, spin rate, 3D spin axis, release height, extension, and the vertical and horizontal movement of each pitch.
- We will also utilize ProPlayAI, a markerless motion capture software that provides accurate and reliable data with the goal of helping each pitcher get better and stay healthy.