In this episode of the Finding the Edge, we explore the age old pitching debate about velocity and command. The question is can we train command? If so what does it look like to develop command using ecological principles?

00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction

00:05 Velocity vs Command: The Eternal Debate

00:23 Analyzing Walk Rates and Team Performance

02:08 Year-to-Year and In-Season Walk Rate Correlations

03:56 Ecological Perspective on Command Development

12:02 Understanding Fatigue and Its Impact on Command

20:26 Exploring Variability in Pitching Mechanics

33:27 Balancing Exploration and Execution in Training

38:41 The Role of Weighted Training in Skill Adaptation

39:28 Exploration and Training Residuals in Skill Development

41:41 The Importance of Intentional Exploration

48:06 Guiding Exploration Through Structured Activities

54:30 Balancing Routine and Adaptability

59:42 Ecological Approach to Improving Command

01:13:31 Varying implements to Enhance Command

01:16:59 Final Thoughts on Command and Attention

Intro music by: Muellzy⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠

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