Ray Kelly

Zone 1 Training | Marucci Midwest

[Andy Urban PBR @PbrUrban]

2022 @CamdenChalfant (@EMHSBaseball) had a solid start for @SandlotOkc2022 sitting 88-89 early and settled in at 86-88. Featured a hard slider at 77-78 that he commanded to both sides of the dish.
@PBR_Oklahoma #Super17

[Andy Urban PBR @PbrUrban]

2022 @stampsluke8 (Bentonville HS) was sharp pitching from a low 3/4 slot up to 88. Also mixing a breaking ball at 73-74 with big depth and a fading CH for @MarucciMidwest Victus National.
@PBR_Arkansas #Super17

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

@FerreePt Awesome! How do correct that in a teenaged pitcher?

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

@rocky_baseball Wow weight room!!! Nice work Lobo Family

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

Early trunk rotation - (ETR)

Me: “can you feel it?”
Player: “no”
Me: “can you see the difference here?”
Player: “yes!”

ETR: happens for many reasons. It’s hard to feel / recognize as the thrower. Very rewarding to help players on this technique

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

Often times we overlook the simple... like grip or terminology. This guy throws a perfectly good gyro slider that needs ZERO help. As coaches we need to do our best to fully evaluate players before we try to change them.

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

@stampsluke8 This is showing the progress in this players lower half. From only linear to increasing rotational energy.

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

This impressed me... this kid came in as a self taught pitcher and moved very well. ( rocker - top of lift - mid stride )
He gained ground and loaded his hips & back leg during his lift. Creation of lead leg delay adds tons of late momentum!

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

Save this one guys .... it’s a good tool for spin direction to pair with the @rapsodo I have it pulled up on my phone every time I am coaching a pitch design session.

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

I like @DrivelineBB drop step drill with the intense focus of sequence. I will even have players close their eyes and just feel. “Put your mind in the lower half”

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

Here is a look through my eyes.... this is the same kid who was lacking hip rotation (blue shirt, prior tweet). Working on sequence and ground use specific hip rotation timing.

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

Curveballs - both of these were “curveballs” to this guy. The @rapsodo and @HudlTechnique make finding the best one way easier than it used be.

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

Lead leg bracing is difficult to do constantly. Landing with greater angle and working hard to extend faster makes a big difference in pitch velocity.

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

I love breaking down mechanics to find areas where an athlete can make impactful changes that have immediate impact. Lead leg was the focus here in this situation.

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

Getting closer to season and working with our “double ball” curveball trainer gives guys instant feedback.

[Missouri State Baseball @MoStateBSB]

Miss yesterday's 💣's? Relive the dingers from yesterday and don't miss today's 1:05 PM game! #MSUBears

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

baseballdudes's photo http://t.co/PrMfGl7afL

[Ozarks Sports Zone @OzarksOzone]

'@FairGroveHS & Sgf Catholic game postponed Tuesday night. Check out the photos: http://t.co/130xxhVG3t

[Ray Kelly @ray_k45]

Hunter Dame getting his work in this past weekend!! http://t.co/egit1FonaI