Pitching and Pitchers Discussion Pitching instructor in Worthington

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I have heard there is a new male pitching instructor somewhere in Worthington that is getting amazing results with students... I do not know his name or where he works...

Can someone tell me his name and where he is located????

Also, can anyone tell me how he connects with the girs and what are his strengths and/or weaknesses,

Does anyone give him a good recomendation???

 

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It is probably Jim Yates at All-Star Advantage. Here are a couple previous threads on instructors, including Jim.

http://www.game-ex.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1165191643/0#0

http://www.game-ex.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1159324632/41#41

 

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LADY_KNIGHTS, Thanks for the links to other postings....

Do you know Jim or had any experieces with him???

Also, Who is Doug Gillis and Bill Hillhouse???

 

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I do not know Jim, but I have heard good things about him. ?He has worked with Doug Gillis for quite awhile, and Doug is one of the best there is. ?I met Doug at the Wright State coaches clinic a couple years ago, and he knows his stuff.

Bill Hillhouse is a great pitching coach as well. ?He lives in Erie, PA. but travels alot throughout Ohio working with different kids and organizations.
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You couldn't go wrong with either one, because there teaching styles are pretty much the same. ?They keep it simple, but the results are outstanding.
With that being said, I'm sure Jim does a very nice job, but I hear he is very busy.

 

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Thank you very much... I appriciate the info...

 

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We had our first lesson with Jim Yates last night. WOW!!! He packed a lot of information in a short time period. He changed the way she finished and I noticed a big differance in my DD's control about half way through the lesson. I can say that i seen a jump in speed but the ball seemed heavier and was hurting my hand for the first time while catching her. I was very please with what we took from the lesson and look forward to getting back in sometime soon.

He did not have a lesson before ours so when we got there he was throwing to the catching and hitting instructor. I have never seen anything like that before. I have seen girls throwing in the 60's but he was throwing much harder. Since we were new I did not feel comfortable enough to ask him how hard he throws. Does anyone know? Has anyone ever gotten to see him throw or clocked him?

 

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I have no experience with Jimmy as a teacher, but have heard nothing but good things.

Where I do have some experience with him is as a player in the men's fastpitch league where I play in the summer. Facing him is no picnic for the hitters! The man can definitely bring it!

Another pitching coach in town told me that Jimmy is throwing in the low-to-mid 70's. That is second-hand information and I have no confirmation on a gun.

If that is incorrect maybe Jimmy will see this thread and correct us.

My men's team will be scheduling some practices at All-Star Advantage soon and it will be great to stop in and say "Hi" to the gang up there again.

 

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My dd started with Jimmy in mid-December and I cannot say enough good things about him. ?

His teaching style and approach with his students is excellent. ?He is able to break things down to an understandable level, keeps it simple (my dd is 10) and build their confidence with every pitch. ?

As a coach (and a dad who pays the bill), Jimmy does an excellent job of explaining everything to me too - what to look for, what to do when you see it, etc.... ?He told my dd on day 1, we are a team (her, him and me) and as a team we will work together to help her be successful.

Regarding how hard he throws, I got a chance to catch Jimmy last night after my dd lesson. ?He setup to throw and I (along with my dd) was in awe - effortless power, movement on the ball, etc.... ?Turns out he was throwing from about 70 ft because he was worried about killing me from 46' and I didn't even realize it. ?

Just check my manhood at the door ?;D

 

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Bill Hillhouse Web site: www.houseofpitching.com I cannot say enough good things about his training. He is a former pitcher , and his training with the girls is excellent.

 

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Hillhouse coaches my DD. I've asked him about Yates and I guess they are pretty good friends, Bill spoke very highly of him.

SBFamily, I hope Bill doesn't see this. He still pitches competitively, isn't a "former' pitcher. LOL. I've taken my girls to a game or 2 in Erie during the summer for his city league. HOLY COW!

Gillis and Hillhouse were/are members of the US NATIONAL team and are considered 2 of the best in the entire WORLD.

 

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BTW SBFamily, was just kidding about Bill seeing it. He'd laugh, I'm sure and feel old. LOL

 

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Thanks: Bill would know I meant it as a compliment. I'm sure you have ran into those who give pitching lessons and have never pitched! Bill makes a point of this. Plus just because you were a pitcher doesn't mean you can teach!

 

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Okay what is so what is so different/special about Jim Yates technique please explain.

Thanks
Kauser

 

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I have never been to Jim Yates, or seen him pitch, but I have seen Jims' mentor Doug Gillis throw, as well as Bill Hillhouse.

So I am going to say that the biggest difference between Jim, Doug, and Bill, is that they teach, that the ball comes thru, pass the hip, before the hip closes. ?This allows the ball and hand a clear path, straight thru to the target. ?They do not believe in having a straight arm during the arm circle, or the spin comes directly from the wrist. ?The spin of the ball comes more from the fingers and the whipping action of the bent arm at the elbow.

Most others teach that the hand and hip come thru at the same time. ?This forces the ball and hand to come around the hip, and usually appears as if the pitcher is muscling the ball to the target. ?This usually results in control problems, caused when the pitcher has to throw around their hip to there intended target.

This is just my interpretation, I'm sure Jim, Doug or Bill could state it better.

 

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kauser667........ What makes him Special....

Jim Is a World class pitcher himself and he has been there and done that !!! .... The difference we have seen is that he knows his stuff and he really cares about the students.... If you ever get the chance to just sit talk with him you will understand what kind of person he really is.... Not only does he have the knowledge but he develops a bond between he and the students that is totally increditable.... He seems genuine at heart and it appears that he is sincere that he feels that He seems to take the time takes the time to make sure His lessons seem to portray that every student is unique and special. As far as instruction he seems to deliver the content in a manner that is much simpler to understand and follow. Which seem to be more efficient because the students do not have to think about so many things. Thus resulting in a lesson session that they can focus on the things that are important. Which are the sound fundamentals of proper mechanics.

 

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LADY KNIGHT said it perfectly. That is why Bill for one only believes in the Perfect Circle as the only training device. You can order his DVD on his web site and it explains pitching in basic steps. One other difference that they teach. Explosion off the rubber . My DD gained more speed. He has you rock back and explode down the power line. Others have you step and worry about being in a defensive position. The finger tips cause the spin and my DD now sets on the bed or watchs TV spinning a ball off her finger tips, making sure it goes straight up and getting the proper spin on each pitch. My DD was taking lessons and it took Bill one time watching her to tell us some flaws that no one else caught.

 

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Maybe I should of not said What makes him special. That was the wrong wording. But the responses you gave are great! Thank you.

 

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My dd has been seeing Jimmy for about 11 weeks now and she has made a huge amount of progress. Jimmy always has great things to say about her improvement and her progress. He is also a great pitcher, and when he says knock off the bucket I do not want to be setting on the bucket when he throws the ball.

 

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In late September we ask the advise from the OFC and was given Jimmy's name as an instructor in the Columbus area.

We have been going to him ever since and could not be happier. He not only is a great and caring person but he is truly a great instructor that has the students best interrest at heart. His instruction is easy to follow and he take the time to make sure both the student and parents understand before moving on.

Since we were lucky enough to be given his name we just wanted to pass it on so that others may have the chance to experience his professional and caring instruction.

 

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That's the guy we were looking for!