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Straight answers to the questions players and parents ask us most, from the TX Torque coaching staff.
GuideHow to increase pitching velocity, safely
Pitchers add velocity by getting stronger and more powerful, using the lower half and trunk efficiently, and staying healthy enough to keep training. Throwing harder through pain or overuse is not a velocity plan.
GuideWhat is TrackMan and what is it for?
TrackMan is a radar-based tracking system that measures what happens to the ball on every pitch and swing: velocity, spin, exit velocity, launch angle and more. Players use it to train with real numbers instead of guesses.
GuideHow to prepare for a baseball tryout
To prepare for a baseball tryout, build up your throwing and conditioning in the weeks before, practice the exact things coaches will evaluate, show up early with the right gear, and compete with effort and a short memory on every rep.
GuideWhat age should kids start pitching lessons?
Kids can start learning sound throwing mechanics as young as 7. Structured pitching lessons make the most sense once a player starts pitching in games, often around 9 to 12, with the focus on mechanics and command, not velocity or volume.
GuideBaseball vs softball: how training is different
Baseball and fastpitch softball share the same athletic base, but training differs in key ways: softball pitching is underhand windmill, hitters have less reaction time on a shorter field, and base running and defensive timing change with the smaller diamond.
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