Pitching Instruction

Delivery
Drills

From no-hitter to World Series champion. Juan Nieves breaks down the mechanics of elite delivery — the grip, the wind-up, the release — in a system built to develop consistency and command at any level.

Instructor Juan Nieves
Focus Area Pitching Mechanics
Level All Levels
Included In All Plans
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Juan Nieves
World Series Champion Pitching Coach
Boston Red Sox, 2013
Threw a no-hitter against Baltimore on April 15, 1987 — one of the most dominant performances of the decade
Won the World Series as pitching coach with the 2013 Boston Red Sox
Coached in the White Sox, Marlins, and Tigers organizations throughout his career
Developed major league starters and relievers across multiple championship-contending rosters
Brings both the player's perspective and the coach's eye — rare combination in instruction

Mechanics that create command

Juan Nieves's delivery system teaches pitchers why mechanics matter beyond velocity — how consistent release points, proper balance, and repeatable arm paths lead to location, longevity, and fewer injuries. These are the same concepts he used in the Boston Red Sox clubhouse.

01
The Foundation: Balance & Posture
Delivery begins before the first movement. Setting up correctly eliminates mechanical flaws that compound through the chain.
02
Wind-Up Mechanics
The wind-up's purpose isn't rhythm — it's loading. How to build momentum into the delivery without sacrificing control.
03
Hip-to-Shoulder Separation
The most misunderstood element in pitching. How hips and shoulders working in sequence generate velocity and protect the arm.
04
Arm Path & Slot
Identifying your natural arm slot and building a repeatable path to it on every pitch. Why forcing an unnatural slot causes injuries.
05
Release Point Consistency
The single biggest differentiator between pitchers with command and pitchers without it. Drills to find and lock your release.
06
Grip & Pitch Types
Proper grips for fastball, changeup, and breaking balls. How grip affects movement and what physical mechanics match each grip.
07
Delivery Drill Progressions
Juan's go-to bullpen session structure and individual drill progressions for fixing the most common mechanical breakdowns.

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