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How to Avoid Hanging Breaking Balls

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds pitching coach, Don Gullett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Don how pitchers can avoid hanging breaking balls.

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Proper Arm Angle for Pitching

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds pitching coach, Don Gullett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Don about the common phrase “get your arm up” that coaches tell their pitchers.

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Pitcher Staying Out in Front

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Danny Graves Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Danny how he stays out in front, specifically as a sinker ball pitcher.

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Pitching Routine

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds pitching instructor and former pitcher, Sammy Ellis. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Sammy about how a pitcher can establish a good routine.

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A Sound Delivery for a Pitcher

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds pitching instructor and former pitcher, Sammy Ellis. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Sammy how a pitcher can ensure that they have a sound delivery.

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Practicing Pitching Delivery without a Ball

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh. He gives a simple way for a pitcher to practice their pitching delivery anywhere using a common household item that you would never expect!

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Pitcher Postgame Recovery

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds head trainer, Mark Mann. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Mark about how the recovery process for a starting pitcher after the game.  

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MLB Trainers Role on Preparing the Starting Pitcher

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds head trainer, Mark Mann. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Mark what the trainers role is in preparing the starting pitcher for the game.

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Philosophy for Pitchers Throwing on the Side

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitching coach, Don Gullett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Don about his philosophy for pitchers throwing side sessions on off-days.

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What is a Knuckleball?

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitching coach, Don Gullett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Don to explain what a knuckleball is and how a pitcher throws it.

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