With the Lokator System a pitcher's command can be graded, pitch sequences and selection taught, then practiced and put into competition with tools provided by the Academy. It is a big accomplishment to learn and execute in the bullpen, but...
Game Variables
Mound Inconsistencies
There are a number of different situations mound inconsistencies can come into play as a game variable. For younger pitchers there is rarely a bullpen mound that is the same as the game mound. ...
Emotions
There is very little emotion in bullpen work during practice compared to game situations, mostly because competition has not been involved up to this point. Emotions can play a big part in the outcome of a game and can be...
Scouting
Scouting reports are rarely used or talked about during bullpen sessions while they can play a much bigger role in the game. When a hitter comes up to bat that has hit a first pitch fastball in the gap earlier...
Umpire
There is never an umpire calling balls and strikes in the bullpen. What you or your coach may see as a strike in practice, an umpire could call a ball in the game. Depending on how you deal with calls...