How to pitch from the stretch in baseball

This collection of instructional videos from BaseballRox with baseball player Jeff Pick focuses on when runners are on base. A pitcher must be able to effectively pitch from the stretch in the sport of baseball.

This BaseballRox from the stretch pitching video series focuses on when runners are on base-- what to do. When runners are on base, a pitcher must be able to pitch effectively from the stretch. To be effective while pitching from the stretch, a pitcher must understand the dynamics of this situation and the rules that govern his actions on the mound. They deal with these issues and then how a pitcher should deliver the ball to home plate while pitching from the stretch. Also, they present a video that teaches the pick-off move pitchers can use to try to throw out a base runner on first. In an advanced lesson, Coach Pick discusses balks and what pitchers need to do to avoid being called for them.

From the Stretch 1: When runners on base, pitchers must be able to effectively pitch from the stretch. The following video is the introduction to this important lesson.

From the Stretch 2: To be effective while pitching from the stretch, a pitcher must first understand the rules that govern his actions on the mound.

From the Stretch 3: This video explains how pitchers should deliver the ball to home plate while pitching from the stretch.

From the Stretch 4: This video teaches the pick-off move that pitchers can use to try to throw out a base runner on first.

From the Stretch 5: In this video, Coach Pick discusses balks and what pitchers need to do to avoid being called for them.

Fun Fact: Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. were the first father/son tandem to play together on the same team. They added to their records by hitting home runs "back-to-back" in the same game.