Location Mechanics
  A Target-Based Approach to Improved Pitching Control

Table of Contents

     Disclaimer

     About the Author

     Introduction                                                                                  Pages 1 - 4

     1.  PHYSICAL CAUSES OF POOR CONTROL. Descriptions of each of  the
     more common pitching mechanical problems and corrective
     procedures for each.                                                                  Pages 5 - 8

     2.  MENTAL CAUSES OF POOR CONTROL.  Descriptions of several
     common pitching mental problems and corrective procedures for each.
     Practice Drills to Improve and Maintain Mental Focus.     Pages 9 - 12

     3.  EVALUATING THE MECHANICS OF THE PITCHER WITH POOR
     CONTROL.  A handy tool to help identify flaws.                 Page 13

     4. KEY MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT #1: Front Shoulder Alignment.  Two
     Effective Methods of Teaching This Technique for locating Pitches
     Inside, Outside, High & Low. How and when to implement this important
     change to improve control.                                                     Pages 14 - 27

     5.  KEY MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT #2: Pitching Rubber Set-up
     Position.  How and when to Implement this important change to improve
     control.                                                                                         Pages 28 - 29 

     6.  DRILLS TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONTROL.  The “Wild
     Man Drill.”  Start and Finish Drill.  Bullpen Pitching Scenarios for
     consistently locating the fastball and curve (or any breaking pitch). 
                                                                                                           Pages 30 - 35