PitchingAce: Testimonials

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Here are some of the things said about PitchingAce.com, Baseball Pitching Academy.

"He knows what he is doing and knows how to teach it."
--- Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd, former MLB pitcher

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Here is an assessment chart of Anthony DeSouza, who has been working out at the PitchingAce Baseball Pitching Academy for the last four years, filled out by one of the college baseball scouts at a College Baseball Prospect Camp, which is a showcase for baseball players. His assessment parallels that of many of the scouts who watched Anthony pitch.

Pitchers are rated on a 1-5 scale. According to the scout, he never gives out a 5. So Anthony rates at the top in every category but one.

(The writing is somewhat difficult to read, so I copied below, what the scout had to say about Anthony's performance).

Bullpen Workout

FB, CB, CH

Exceptional mechanics. Loosen up grip, “loose fingers,” and try keep eyes on the target for improved focus. Great arm reach extension. Reminds me of K-Rod.

Think out longer warm up sessions (get hot then sit down for a few minutes before first pitch.)

Really liked bullpen session. P body don’t get too big.. See self on slow-mo video

Game Performance

Take deep breath before each pitch. Think “Invisible batter.”

Must get strike 1 – no lead-off BB’s. Stride should equal height.’

Need more athletic stretch.

Worked down, which is good just need more strikes esp with (?)

No one touched you in 1^st inning. Work on things between inning.

Nice break/slide on CB

1^st inning always the toughest – mound, umpire, catcher, batter.

Goal is 12-15 per inn. Get outs not K’s.

"Very impressive. Best of day so far."

Asked to comment on this scout's assessment of Anthony, as well as many other scouts at the showcase, Skip says, "Anthony has been with us for four years. One thing is clear: he is an amazingly conscientious pitcher who will always do everything he has to do to reach and then stay at his highest level in his game."

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"Skip Murray is an outstanding baseball pitching coach, working with my 10 year-old son. During the off-season, he worked very patiently with him for a 2 month period, carefully and persistently teaching each successive technique until the whole pitching process became second nature to him. The improvement in my son's pitching is striking. Not only did he add another 8 mph on his velocity(from 46 to 54), but he now uses his whole body in his wind-up and delivery. Skip has a calm, patient, easy-going manner which makes him easy for kids (and adults) of all ages to relate to, but he's more than just a nice guy. If you want to see results, and you want the learning process to be fun, then sign up with "The Professor"...aka Skip Murray...Thanks Skip!"

--- R Raiter, Winthrop, MA

We Teach The Major League Baseball Pitching Form

Our Pitchers Learn To:

Prevent Arm Injury

Increase Velocity

Throw Consistent Strikes

Change Speeds

Handle Mental Aspects

FOR PITCHERS OF ALL AGES and

ECCENTRICITIES

As a pitcher you are your own coach when you are on the mound. There might be 50,000 people in the stands, or no one, with one bench yelling encouragement while the other, discouragement, or not.

Whatever the case, you are alone, you are by yourself, with a job that must be done. It is up to you to get it done.

You must know what adjustments to make if you suddenly find yourself in a situation where the ball is not doing what you want it to do the way you want it to do it. This is an extremely important part of your job, of pitching. You must learn your game and know it well. At the same time, you must maintain a calm inner being. You must be relaxed.

Learning the art of pitching takes lots of time, study, and infinite patience to be an effective pitcher. If there is a perfect way to do something, it can be learned. Learn the perfect way to pitch, and then practice diligently. Learning how to maintain a calm inner being, being completely relaxed, is easier than you think.

Scroll down for more information on both these pitching aspects.

"If you want to be the best, you must do what the best do."

---Skip Murray

"That which you do not know, the doing will quickly teach you."
---Lao Tzu

Baseball players, as is the case with all athletes, perform at their highest level when they are relaxed. When the mind is clear the body is body to move freely and easily. When the body is moving freely, the athlete is able to perform at the highest level.

The question is, how does the athlete get to the point where he or she is constantly and consistently competing at that highest level? In other words, how does the athlete get to the point where his or her mind and body are completely clear and performing at peak level? Keep on reading, here is your answer.

One highly effective method is to use subliminal messaging software. This conditions your subconscious mind to work with your body at its optimum level. The technique is simple, you simply watch the proper subliminal message program as recommended, and your subconscious mind automatically learns to do the right things at the right time. It is as easy as that.