Pitching Question

[Joe W]

I have heard that a R.H. pitcher has an advantage pitching from the right side of the pitching rubber. Is it correct to assume that means the right side from the pitcher facing the catcher? Is the advantage to hide the ball? Are there any other pitching strategies like this?
Thanks!!

[Emanski's Heroes]

In my opinion, this is more of a personal preference for the pitcher individually rather than a situation where a righty would gain an advantage from the right side of the rubber. (BTW, yes, the right side of the rubber would be towards third base.)

I just don't think there is a huge advantage pitching from one side or the other, and you'll see plenty of major leaguers who pitch from both sides of the rubber regardless of their handedness. Besides, at the lower levels of baseball, the hole that is dug out in front of the rubber will be roughly in the center!

[HYP]

I have heard that a R.H. pitcher has an advantage pitching from the right side of the pitching rubber. Is it correct to assume that means the right side from the pitcher facing the catcher? Is the advantage to hide the ball? Are there any other pitching strategies like this?
Thanks!!

I have heard advantages about both.

Pitching from the 3rd base side is suppose to allow the pitcher to hide the ball longer from the batter. But it may force you to throw across your body.

pitching from the first base side allows your hand to come around in a better position to the plate.

I have seen both done and have seen both be effective.

I prefer the first base side of the rubber.

HYP

[scorekeeper]

Any advantage/disadvantage is unique to each P because each P has a unique style.

[jacksimpk]

We had a coaching clinic with the local University coach speaking. He mentioned that they train their pitcher to do this. I'd say if it makes you pitcher even slightly unconfortable its not worth it. It's an interesting concept but probably a very minor benefit and possibly a detraction if it throws you pitcher off.

[scorekeeper]

We had a coaching clinic with the local University coach speaking. He mentioned that they train their pitcher to do this. I'd say if it makes you pitcher even slightly unconfortable its not worth it. It's an interesting concept but probably a very minor benefit and possibly a detraction if it throws you pitcher off.

I agree! :clapping

I honestly don’t understand why so many people, especially pitching coaches, can’t seem to understand that every pitcher is unique, and that what affects one may or may not affect another. I don’t know how to explain it other than that its cloning, and happens because the coaches are too darned lazy to work with individuals.

[rkbenn]

I'd say personal preference. In LL my son doesn't throw hard, about 50mph, but has a lot of success starting from the 3rd base side and going low and outside. A number of LL have trouble handling those pitches because of poor swing mechanics.

[Harley]

If most of your pitches move to the left, you should pitch from the right side of the rubber. If most of your pitches move to the right, pitch from the left side of the rubber. Doing this will accentuate the movement that the batter sees.

[rkbenn]

I like it when you throw the 2 seam from the left and it comes back in for a strike.