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  <title>Pitcher's Helmet</title>
  <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/"/>
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  <updated>2026-10-09T12:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Windup vs Stretch: Which Should a Young Pitcher Use?</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/windup-vs-stretch"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/windup-vs-stretch</id>
    <updated>2026-10-09T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Compare windup and stretch pitching, understand the stop-rule differences, and choose a delivery based on command, comfort and controlling runners.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How to Throw a Baseball Faster: Build the Whole Pitcher</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/how-to-throw-a-baseball-faster"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/how-to-throw-a-baseball-faster</id>
    <updated>2026-10-07T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Develop throwing speed with repeatable mechanics, whole-body strength and gradual practice, while respecting command, recovery and youth workload limits.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Circle Changeup Grip, Release Cues and Command Checks</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/circle-changeup"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/circle-changeup</id>
    <updated>2026-10-06T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Set a circle changeup grip, compare it with your fastball in catch play, and troubleshoot fit or release problems without adding youth throwing workload.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vulcan Changeup: Grip, Release and Practice Checks</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/vulcan-changeup"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/vulcan-changeup</id>
    <updated>2026-10-06T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Learn the vulcan changeup’s middle–ring finger grip, fastball-like release cues and practice checks, with youth workload and comfort boundaries.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How to Throw a Knuckle Curveball: Grip and Release</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/how-do-you-throw-a-knuckle-curveball"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/how-do-you-throw-a-knuckle-curveball</id>
    <updated>2026-10-05T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Learn the modern knuckle curveball grip, middle-finger release cue, practice checkpoints, and age and workload guidance for developing pitchers.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pitching From the Stretch: Setup, Stop Rules and Practice</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/pitching-from-the-stretch"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/pitching-from-the-stretch</id>
    <updated>2026-10-05T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Set your feet, learn when a complete stop is required, and practice a controlled stretch delivery with drills that fit your existing pitching workload.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Baseball Throwing Drills for Better Accuracy and Rhythm</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/baseball-throwing-drills"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/baseball-throwing-drills</id>
    <updated>2026-10-04T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Four catch-play drills for youth pitchers, with simple cues, accuracy checks and a short session plan that accounts for throwing workload.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Is a Cutter Pitch in Baseball?</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/what-is-a-cutter-pitch-in-baseball"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/what-is-a-cutter-pitch-in-baseball</id>
    <updated>2026-10-03T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Learn how a cutter moves, how it differs from a slider and sinker, and what developing pitchers should prioritize before adding one.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Baseball Drills for Pitchers: 8 Useful Reps</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/baseball-drills"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/baseball-drills</id>
    <updated>2026-09-29T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Eight baseball drills for youth pitchers, with clear reps for grip, direction, command, changeups, defense and a practical 45-minute plan.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Changeup Pitch: Grip, Release and Practice Progression</title>
    <link href="https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/changeup-pitch"/>
    <id>https://www.pitchershelmet.com/blog/changeup-pitch</id>
    <updated>2026-09-29T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Learn a simple changeup grip, fastball-like release, practice progression and fixes for pitches that stay firm, spike or cut.</summary>
  </entry>
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