I'm 13 and I need help with my pitching velocity. Can anyone help?

Question

Im 13 years old, 5'4, 100.5 pounds and im a boy, and I really need to know how to throw the ball faster. Does it matter how big you, or is it just how much muscle you have. I can throw 55 MPH tops, but the kids in my new league are really good and a lot bigger. Does anyone have any suggestions for increasing my pitch speed?

Answer 1

I was a 30 year baseball coach-- I would have to see your windup and motion. A few suggestions from the wind up position. 1. A higher leg kick--this will get more of your weight upward and thus more weight coming forward. 2. Drive off with your back leg off the pitching rubber. 3. Follow through stay as low to the ground as you can and still be in a fielding position after you release the ball continue with your follow through. Of course AT 13 you are at the age of the stretch position so the high leg kick wont work or it will be stolen base city!!. For arm strength isometrics or the stretching of rubber cords is great. As for the weight lifting for a pitcher it is more important for repetitions than the amount of weight you use. Another technique you may have been taught by a coach is a loose grip on the ball and use the finger tips the farther out on your fingertips you can effectively grip and control the ball will add velocity to your fastball. Remember my young friend you dont have to overpower the batters just keep them off balance some good off speed stuff will make your fastball that much more effective. I dont know what you throw but a change up--a slider-knuckleball or knuckle down curve ball will help as well. Remember you are just 1 of nine on the field.-- You cant do it all-- work on your location of your pitches and let the infield and out field do their jobs. Some of my most satisfying games including shut outs were ones where I didnt even have a stikeout recorded all ground balls and lazy fly balls!!!

Answer 2

I've answered this question so many times on here I need to write a book and make millions of dollars! LOL

Velocity comes from the legs and back. Building strength and endurance will go a long way toward making a great pitcher.

Use light weights to stretch and slowly strengthen the tendons, ligaments and muscles throughout your forearm, bicep, tricep, elbow, wrist, shoulder and back. Start around 2-3 lbs and work toward 10 by Spring, slowing stretching back and forth, upward and downward, side-to-side, in every direction, creating mass and loosening the major areas to let you "air your pitches out". With the stronger legs and better extension, you should add a few MPH and action to your throws.

Remember me when you make the Majors ;-)

Answer 3

As the previous poster said, long toss really helps with arm strength, do it..often. Also start working out your lower body. People often dont think of that when it comes to pitching...a strong base is very important. Keep in mind that youre still growing and could very well spring up several inches over the course of 1 summer. If you dont start seeing results right away dont give up. Most of your development will come from 14-17 years old. Hope this helps and good luck to you!

Answer 4

well i am 16 and i had kind of the same problem u had when i was 13 but what i did to resolve it was i went to the wieght room and work nothing but my legs for 2 hrs then the next day i worked on my wrists and forearms and now even tho i am not bigger than the others i got the same volocity but location is the key to pitching there will always be someone that can catch up to your fastball but if u can hit the corners and find there weaknesses the other teams hit cloums will start to decrease.

Answer 5

work on your mechanics, and I cant stress that enough. Throw over the top, use your whole body, and play lots of longtoss. Unless you grow taller, you'll never throw that fast, but these steps could probably get you to about 60 or 65 as you are now.

Answer 6

low 70's notably stable for a freshman. to throw on the jv point seventy 5 is a robust speed. im a senior in intense college. im not a glass yet i threw in the intense 60's as a freshman. i throw in the mid 70's suited now. i dont pitch yet i performed a jv interest my junior year and pitched, and have been given anybody out. so i might say mid 70's is a robust speed for jv. i didnt focas on my throwing very plenty, yet after purberty my bat speed become a minimum of 20 mph quicker and balls have been flying. its a solid feeling to work out your self convalescing so quickly, a minimum of it befell for me, in basic terms save working stressful. If i ought to tell you one factor that took me years to benefit, is dont throw any offspeeds, in basic terms fastballs and overlook the places, in basic terms attempt throwing as stressful as you are able to on each pitch. than area and offspeed pitches will come later as quickly as you mature. this what nolan ryan suggested in his e book.

Answer 7

long toss works jsut dont over do it