From Coach Long
Articles, drills, and insights on QB mechanics, pitching biomechanics, and arm health. Free for any athlete who wants to get better.
Quarterback
Patrick Mahomes makes throws that shouldn't work. Off his back foot, sidearm, across his body — and they're on target. This isn't magic, it's mechanics. Here's the biomechanical reason behind it and how to develop it yourself.
Read ArticleYour feet determine your arm. If your platform is off, no amount of arm strength will save the throw. These five drills — done correctly and consistently — will transform how you move in the pocket.
Read ArticleCoaches obsess over arm strength and footwork, but release point consistency might matter more than both. Learn how to identify where your release is inconsistent and the specific drill that fixes it faster than anything else.
Read ArticlePitcher
Conventional wisdom blames pitch count and overuse. While those are factors, the deeper issue is a mechanical one — and it shows up in film long before it shows up in an MRI. Here's what to look for in your own delivery.
Read ArticleEvery pitcher wants both. But there's a sequencing argument to be made — and getting it wrong can stall your development for months. Coach Long breaks down the case for velocity-first development and when to shift the focus to spin.
Read ArticleMost pitcher stretching routines are an afterthought. This one is built around what the shoulder and elbow actually need to sustain a high-intensity throwing motion — and it takes less than 10 minutes before every session.
Read ArticleGeneral Arm Care
Most athletes train strength to gain velocity. But flexibility — specifically in the shoulder, hip, and thoracic spine — is what allows that strength to translate into a fast, efficient throw. You can't outwork a tight hip flexor.
Read ArticleThrowing with intent and throwing with awareness are two different things. Learn a simple self-film framework that lets you spot your own mechanical patterns — even without a coach in the room — and turn observations into focused reps.
Read ArticleCareer longevity in throwing sports comes down to one thing: staying healthy consistently. Coach Long shares the habits, mindset, and mechanical principles that separate athletes who perform for ten years from those who flame out after two.
Read ArticleReading about mechanics is step one. Training them is step two.