How Pro Pitchers Decide What to Throw (and Where)

The video tutorial discusses effective pitching strategies in baseball, focusing on dividing the plate into sections and using different counts to maximize strike throwing. It emphasizes the importance of margin for error and how it influences pitch location decisions. The tutorial covers techniques for aiming pitches down the middle, splitting the plate into halves and thirds, and using corners, elevation, and bouncing to achieve strikeouts. The goal is to teach coaches and players how to call a smart game by assigning specific counts to different plate slices.

What is the primary goal when dividing the plate into different areas for pitching?

• To confuse the batter

• To increase the speed of the pitch

• To maximize strike throwing

• To reduce the pitch count

How does the concept of 'margin for error' affect a pitcher's strategy?

• It decides the type of pitch to throw

• It affects the pitcher's stance

• It influences where the pitcher aims based on the count

• It determines the speed of the pitch

When is it most appropriate to aim for the middle of the plate?

• When the pitcher is behind in the count

• When the game is tied

• When the batter is left-handed

• When the pitcher is ahead in the count

What is the advantage of splitting the plate into halves?

• It reduces the number of pitches needed

• It allows for more strikeouts

• It provides a balance between accuracy and margin for error

• It confuses the batter

In which situation is it best to aim for the inner or outer thirds of the plate?

• When the game is in extra innings

• When the pitcher is behind in the count

• When the pitcher is ahead in the count

• When the batter is inexperienced

What is the main intention behind aiming for corners, elevating fastballs, or bouncing breaking balls?

• To achieve a strikeout

• To reduce the pitch count

• To increase the pitch speed

• To confuse the batter

Why is it not advisable to focus on strikeouts in counts other than 0-2?

• It confuses the catcher

• It is against the rules

• It can increase the pitch count significantly

• It makes the batter more confident