Pitch counts, rest, fatigue and league rules come before any mechanic or performance goal.
SESSION 02
Choose One Target
A pitcher needs a clear, achievable aim rather than vague instructions to throw strikes.
SESSION 03
Your Pre-Pitch Routine
A short routine helps a young pitcher reset without adding tension after a missed target.
SESSION 04
Pitching Baseline Without Maxing Out
Baseline can include routine, comfort and target awareness rather than speed or arm stress.
WEEK 02
Own the target
SESSION 05
Baseball Balance and Direction
For baseball pitching, balanced movement toward the plate supports repeatable target control; softball uses a different delivery.
SESSION 06
Fastpitch Circle and Release Awareness
Fastpitch mechanics are not a baseball throw copied underhand; youth players need sport-specific coaching and pacing.
SESSION 07
First-Pitch Confidence
The first pitch of a sequence can be viewed as a fresh opportunity, not a promise to throw hard.
SESSION 08
Midway Workload and Command Check
Counting all throwing from games, practices and other teams helps avoid hidden workload.
WEEK 03
Think like a pitcher
SESSION 09
Miss Away, Reset Within
One miss should not change the athlete's effort or make them rush to compensate.
SESSION 10
Locate Rather Than Chase Speed
Command is a trainable game skill; increasing effort in response to a miss usually harms it.
SESSION 11
Pitcher-Catcher Communication
Shared signs and targets simplify decisions and keep both players engaged.
SESSION 12
Fielding Your Position
Pitchers become defenders after releasing the ball, and need a ready posture without running into a batted ball.
WEEK 04
Build a repeatable plan
SESSION 13
Count Awareness
Understanding counts encourages a simple target choice rather than trying to outthink every pitch.
SESSION 14
Game-Day Warmup Plan
A repeatable, age-appropriate preparation routine makes it easier to monitor arm comfort.
SESSION 15
Simulated Inning
Pitchers can rehearse counts, composure, backing up bases and resets without accumulating throws.
SESSION 16
Final Command & Safety Review
Finishing the course means understanding readiness, not meeting a velocity or strikeout target.
READY WHEN THEY ARE
Next level starts with confidence.
There is no required seven-day streak, no need to log a child's identifying details, and no promise that practice guarantees performance. These sessions are designed for a parent or coach to lead at an appropriate pace.
46/60 Academy builds the complete young baseball or softball player. When a hitter is ready for deeper swing development, strength and explosiveness, pitch recognition or mental training, progress to AHD's specialist programs. AHD is not a Level 3 pitching, catching or fielding academy.
