{"id":42,"date":"2025-10-03T03:14:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T02:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/?p=42"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:31:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:31:08","slug":"so-you-want-to-be-a-pitcher-how-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/so-you-want-to-be-a-pitcher-how-to-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"So You Want to be a Pitcher? How to Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-62\" src=\"http:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1442-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1442-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1442-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1442.jpg 762w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/>Pitching is a thrilling and rewarding skill, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. While throwing underhand is effortless, becoming a proficient pitcher requires dedication and perseverance. If you&#8217;re willing to put in the effort, I can guide you through the process of mastering the art of pitching.<\/p>\n<p>Throwing underhand is a great starting point, as it is relatively easy for anyone to learn. In fact, I can teach you the basics in just a day. With consistent practice and reinforcement over a couple of months, you can become quite proficient at it. However, to reach the pinnacle of pitching, you need to elevate your game to a higher level.<\/p>\n<p>The best pitchers possess three key attributes that set them apart: natural talent or God-given ability, a diligent work ethic, and the IT-factor. While natural talent can provide a head start, it&#8217;s the combination of hard work and determination that truly separates the great from the good. The IT-factor is something you discover about yourself as you go. You will soon know if you have it or not.<\/p>\n<p>If you aspire to become an exceptional pitcher but are unsure if you possess what it takes, the only way to find out is to give it a try. Embrace the challenge, push yourself beyond your limits, and see where your potential takes you. Remember, even the most accomplished pitchers started as beginners.<\/p>\n<p>So, are you ready to embark on this exciting journey? Let&#8217;s unlock your pitching potential and discover the pitcher within you. With the right guidance and a willingness to learn, you can become a formidable force on the mound. Get ready to step up your game and embrace the art of pitching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pitching is a thrilling and rewarding skill, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. While throwing underhand is effortless, becoming a proficient pitcher requires dedication and perseverance. If you&#8217;re willing to put in the effort, I can guide you through the process of mastering the art of pitching. Throwing underhand is a great [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[12,10,11],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101,"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42\/revisions\/101"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/athleticgeniuses.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}