Stretch Mechanics

Learn the basics of how and why the stretch position is crucial to the game. # 1 of 7. Duration: 3:00

Pick-off moves to 1st Base

In this lesson, Gil Patterson shows you how correct distance, step, and direction are key moves to picking off runners at first base. #2 of 7. Duration: 3:12

Controlling the Running Game

Controlling the running game is one of the most important parts of a pitchers responsibility.Let Gil Patterson show you how this can be done. # 3 of 7. Duration: 2:37

Pick-off move to 2nd Base

Keeping the runner close at second is crucial. In this lesson, Gil Patterson will instruct you on the proper movements to do this. #4 of 7. Duration: 2:22

Inside Pick-off move to Second Base

Take a chance! In this lesson, Gil Patterson will show you the fundamentals of the pick-off move when thrwoing a runner out on second. #5 of 7. Duration: 1:24

Pick-off move to 3rd Base

At times, trick plays may make the game. Let Gil Patterson show you how to pick off to third base. # 6 of 7.Duration: 1:43

Balks

In this lesson, Gil Patterson will give you some tips on how to avoid a balk being called. # 7 of 7.Duration: 2:15