In this Pro Tips 4U Baseball training series with Armando Galarraga, you’ll be able to download all 6 of Armando’s videos. Armando will teach you; how to throw a runner out at 1st, 2nd & 3rd, how to throw a changeup, slider and fastball, how to hold a runner on first, footwork, pitching basics at speed and how to cover first base.

In this Pro Tips 4U sports training baseball video, Armando Galarraga, goes over How to Cover First Base. Armando shows you the most common mistake pitchers make when covering first and then the right way to insure you catch the ball and touch the base without interfering or getting tangled up with the runner. You’ll also learn proper glove position to use and a tip on where you should touch the base with your foot and why. (Run Time: 4:58)

In this Pro Tips 4U sports training baseball video, Armando Galarraga goes over Pitching Basics at Speed. Armando goes over pitching basics, from standing on the rubber, shifting on the rubber toward the side of the plate you want to throw, your finish, how not to open your stance too soon and how to keep your legs strong and tight. Armando will demonstrate slowly and at regular speed so you can see what it looks like when it’s all put together. (Run Time: 4:07)

In this Pro Tips 4U sports training baseball video, Armando Galarraga goes over Pitcher Footwork. Armando goes over tips for proper footwork on the mound. You’ll learn about being comfortable on the rubber and a tip for directing your pitches, plus the right way to line up and push off of the rubber. In addition Armando talks about the importance of your legs in the delivery, from the stance to the delivery to finishing properly. Plus, you’ll go over what it means to be open and closed in your motion. Lastly Armando gives you a tip about cleaning the mound and how mentally that’s a positive. (Run Time: 9:32)

In this Pro Tips 4U sports training baseball video, Armando Galarraga goes over How To Hold a Runner at First. Armando goes over the proper technique for holding a runner, including why you need to focus on the hitter first and runner second, as well as your footwork, why you want to lean a bit before the throw to first, where to place the throw and why you want to look towards second, even though there may not be a runner on second. Lastly Armando gives you a great tip on strategy and why you want to always vary your timing to throw the runner off. (Run Time: 7:17)

In this Pro Tips 4U sports training baseball video, Armando Galarraga goes over How To Throw a Fastball, Slider & Changeup. Armando goes over each pitch, how to grip and hold the ball with the proper position of your fingers. This video is full of tips for a picture of any age. (Run Time: 4:13)

In this Pro Tips 4U sports training baseball video, Armando Galarraga goes over How To Throw a Runner out at 1st, 2nd and 3rd. With each base comes similar mechanics. Armando shows you the correct way to pick up the ball, the proper stance and the correct way to move your legs. You’ll then learn tips for making different adjustments for throwing a runner out at each base. Armando also shows you common mistakes to avoid (Run Time: 9:32)