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
Posts tagged "umpire"
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...
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...
Game Situation
Game situations are the most diverse set of variables that differ from the bullpen to the game. Every at bat in a game will represent a new pitch sequence so ALL bullpens should be thrown with sequential planning. If you...
Weather Conditions
It is more common to encounter adverse weather conditions in games than in practice. On practice days most teams will simply go indoors or reschedule if there is light rain, the field is wet, winds are high, temperatures are low,...