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“We're not developing pitchers the right way. We're asking them to go as hard as you can, and as short as you can, and that's not good enough.” quote by John Smoltz
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“We're not developing pitchers the right way. We're asking them to go as hard as you can, and as short as you can, and that's not good enough.”

John Smoltz

About This Quote

Source Interview: Sports commentary, 2010

Traditional pitching training focuses on speed and length, neglecting holistic development.

In simple terms: Pitching training is too narrow.

Key Takeaway

Broaden training methods.

Themes

sports training development

Mood

analytical motivational

Type

sports coaching

When to use this quote

  • youth baseball
  • professional leagues

Key Concepts

pitching mechanics holistic coaching

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternative training could improve pitchers?
  • How to balance speed with control?
A Different Perspective

Changing methods may face resistance.

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