Pitching Arsenal

Pitching Arsenal

The Pitching Arsenal™ is an elite pitcher’s training & development company run by MLB Throwing Coordinator Ken Knutson in Tempe, AZ.

Formerly known as the AZ Baseball Ranch, the Pitching Arsenal™ is an elite pitcher’s training and development company led by MLB Throwing Coordinator Ken Knutson. We work with pitchers ages 12-25+ at the Papago Baseball Complex in Phoenix, AZ.

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Timeline photos 01/19/2022

Most kids come to the Pitching Arsenal with a desire to throw harder.
What they don't know is…

⚾️ Where they need to focus in order to throw harder
⚾️ How much your entire body is responsible for the outcome of your pitch
⚾️ Why consistency is important

In this free video interview…

New York Mets Professional Pitching Coach, Ken Knutson reveals what pitchers can do to transform into an elite thrower. You'll learn…

✅ What to do to train your arm properly to continuously build arm strength
✅ Pitching protocols and data proven strategies for your "off" day to keep your arm strong and healthy
✅ A clear understanding of arm health, which lets you avoid injury, leading to more playing time and a steadier career
✅ The proper way to prehab your arm to prevent you from getting injured
✅ Techniques to become world class activators, developing the whole body and mind to be ready to play
Click here to get full access - https://pitchingarsenal.com/freetraining-velocity

Timeline photos 01/17/2022

Most kids come to the Pitching Arsenal with a desire to throw harder.
What they don't know is…

⚾️ Where they need to focus in order to throw harder
⚾️ How much your entire body is responsible for the outcome of your pitch
⚾️ Why consistency is important

Once they start training and understand the process, the desire is still there but with deeper meaning, understanding, and commitment.

Our pro coaches aren't there to help you just throw the ball harder but to fully evaluate your strengths, weaknesses and progress.

Our pro coaches are there to help educate pitcher's on how to improve, stay consistent, and continuously progress.

Timeline photos 01/13/2022

The key to a great arm is not just knowing what to do, but what's right for you personally. And making sure you stick to it. That's why in our program, we have a personal assessment and training strategy, along with pro coaching and guidance. So you can learn how to throw like the best pitchers in the world, take your game to the next level, and dominate the mound.

01/12/2022

Parents often want to know at what age their child should solely focus on pitching.

The truth is, understanding the mechanics of baseball and being a good teammate is more important at a very young age.

In this video, Coach Ken discusses navigating your pitching journey from a young 7 year old pitcher, the importance of keeping it simplistic, and where things start to shift as pitchers start to mature.

01/11/2022

For parents who want to see their youth pitcher take their game to the next level, this free training is for you For parents who want to see their youth pitcher take their game to the next level, this free training is for you - https://pitchingarsenal.com/freetraining-velocity/
In this free video, professional pitching coach Ken Knutson reveals:
✅ What your player needs to properly train their arm to enable them to pitch without getting tired
✅ Ways to prehab your arm to build the proper strength it needs prior to avoid injuries
✅ Why the “rest day” method is actually doing you more harm and how you can safely exercise your arm on your days off from throwing
✅ Strategic routines that help pitchers warm up not only physically but mentally, allowing for full body activation.
Click here for your free access - https://pitchingarsenal.com/freetraining-velocity/
In this free video, professional pitching coach Ken Knutson reveals:
✅What your player needs to properly train their arm to enable them to pitch without getting tired
✅Ways to prehab your arm to build the proper strength it needs prior to avoid injuries
✅Why the “rest day” method is actually doing you more harm and how you can safely exercise your arm on your days off from throwing
✅Strategic routines that help pitchers warm up not only physically but mentally, allowing for full body activation.
Click here for your free access - https://pitchingarsenal.com/freetraining-velocity/

01/03/2022

Pitchers: Here's the secret to getting recruiters to your game...

Pitchers Guide To Getting Recruited - Pitching Arsenal 12/30/2021

For pitchers who want to get noticed this spring this interview will help you strategically prepare - https://pitchingarsenal.com/freeguide-recruitment/
In this exclusive interview guide you'll learn:
✅ How to be deliberate in your focus and attention so you can throw your best velocity and your best stuff
✅ How your game and career will benefit from leadership skills and positive attitude
✅ What tools you should develop to get yourself the proper exposure
✅ The best way to engage with recruiters
Click here for your free copy - https://pitchingarsenal.com/freeguide-recruitment/

Pitchers Guide To Getting Recruited - Pitching Arsenal The Youth Pitcher’s Guide To Getting Recruited Want College And Pro Scouts Checking You Out? Learn How To Optimize Your Skills, Stay Consistent, And Position Yourself For Recruitment In this exclusive interview with Pro Baseball coach Ken Knutson, you’ll find out how recruiters evaluate pitchers...

12/24/2021

From Sophomore Throwing 80mph to 94mph D1 Scholarship

This is the story from Ryan Schiefer - one of our young Pitching Arsenal members who started out preparing for his high school pitching career. He wanted to…
✅ Increase speed and velocity
✅ Get advice from the pros on where to improve
✅ Start in more games

After following these training methods, and working with our pro coaches to improve his pitching, he developed into a D1 scholarship player throwing a fastball that sits at 92-94 mph.

And guess what? That "average sophomore pitcher" just won the 2021 WAC baseball championship!

What you need to know here is that Ryan is not the exception to this pitching program. When you train with this strategy, you are highly likely to become an Elite Pitcher.

No one starts out as an Elite Pitcher, you develop yourself into one.

So what are you waiting for?

Click here to get enrolled in the virtual Elite In 90 today program today for immediate online access and coaching - https://go.pitchingarsenal.com/elitein90

12/22/2021

The biggest problems we see young pitchers making these days?

Training hard, but on the wrong things…

Not having the right training schedule for which days they should do what exercises, and even doing rest days wrong…

Working on generic baseball skills but not the proper Pitcher's training it takes to be Elite…

Ignoring arm health for arm strength and thinking it's the same thing…

So if you want to increase your velocity, have more accurate command, and longer endurance next season, this new program is for you.

Just in time for Christmas, we're excited to announce the new Elite In 90 pitcher's program.

You can start dominating the mound and become an Elite Pitcher this season if you start training with the **right** strategy and coaching.

That's exactly why we put together the new 'Elite In 90' program for you.

This is how Average Pitchers become Elite Pitchers in the next 90 days.

Click here to sign up - https://go.pitchingarsenal.com/elitein90

12/22/2021

Pitchers often want to know how to throw harder. The most important thing is to be able to have the rest of your body sync up with your arm. Learning how to load the backside and unload into the front side will allow your arm to get quicker and thrower harder. Watch this video to hear more about how to throw with intent and use your entire body to create force.

Timeline photos 12/17/2021

Scouts often look to see what other qualities players have that will make them a good teammate and leader on and off the field. Here are some things your youth pitcher should consider...

⚾️ Do you have good grades?
⚾️ Can you take constructive criticism?
⚾️ Are you a coachable player?
⚾️ Do you encourage teammates?
⚾️ How's your behavior when you're not on the mound?

12/14/2021

“How do I get my back foot off the rubber and not drag it through.”
In this video Coach Ken talks about how proper rotation helps to get off the mound and shorten a pitcher’s drag line.

12/13/2021

We get a lot of questions around what age pitchers should start training. Admittedly, there tends to be a sweet spot but that doesn't mean you can't start developing healthy habits with your young pitcher. Here coach Ken gives insights as to where to focus and how to train.

Timeline photos 12/10/2021

Looking to advance your pitching skills, get feedback on where you need to improve, and go into the spring season dominating the mound?

It's easy. Here's a breakdown of what I cover when I assess pitchers:

Kinematic Sequence
✅ Lower Half
✅ Torso
✅ Arm Action

Lower Half
✅ Ground Connection
✅ Load
✅ Rotation Off The Rubber
✅ Brace

Arm Action
✅ Arm Path
✅ Glove Arm
✅ Arm Load at Foot Strike
✅ Deceleration

Delivery
✅ Athletic Efficiency
✅ Posture
✅ Tempo
✅ Windup vs Stretch Tempo

I'll be assessing pitchers once a week throughout the month of December.

To get on the list, comment below and let me know you have a pitcher interested.

The BONUS: After your assessment you'll be able to receive a month of free training to strengthen the areas of focus for FREE.

Want to learn more about the Pitching Assessment? Click here - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout/

12/08/2021

Goal setting for your youth pitcher. Here's what they should be focused on.

12/07/2021

The 4 things holding back youth pitchers from dominating and taking their game to the next level:
❌ Inconsistent Velocity
❌ Inconsistent Command
❌ Lack of Endurance To Pitch The Whole Game
❌ Minor Injuries That Keep Them Off The Mound
Lucky for you, the cause of all 4 of these issues is one thing - that means only one thing to focus on and fix. And that one thing is Arm Health.
That’s why at Pitching Arsenal, our pitcher development program is 100% focused on improving Arm health so that your pitcher is making all his starts, getting quality innings, maintaining pitch speed and command all game, and throwing his best stuff game in and game out.
That’s the kind of pitcher that gets attention from the next level.
💪 And it all starts with Arm Health.
Want to learn the exact process every Youth Pitcher should be using to keep their arm strong and healthy?
Want to know the exact drills you should be doing to stay healthy, get stronger, and improve your overall performance on the mound?
Click here to get your delivery and mechanics assessed by a Pro Coach so you have the perfect plan for how to become an elite thrower - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout/
⚾️ BONUS: When you sign up for this assessment, not only do you get your mechanics and delivery professionally reviewed with feedback to customize your training to your body and style, but you’ll also get FREE access to the exclusive “Young Pitcher’s Guide To Overcoming Inconsistent Velocity And Command”
⚾️ BONUS #2: FREE month of Pitching Arsenal Membership, where you get biweekly Pro Coaching and the full training system from the same guys that coached Tim Lincecum to become a Cy Young pitcher

Timeline photos 12/01/2021

In this exclusive interview, Professional MLB pitching coach Ken Knutson reveals the secrets that players (and parents) don't know that can completely transform a pitcher into an elite player. Inside this interview you'll learn...
🙌🏼What to do to train your arm properly to continuously build arm strength
⚾️Pitching protocols and data proven strategies for your "off" day to keep your arm strong and healthy
🙌🏼A clear understanding of arm health, which lets you avoid injury, leading to more playing time and a steadier career
⚾️The proper way to prehab your arm to prevent you from getting injured
💪🏻Arm. Body. Mind. The approach to a post-throwing routine that heals the arm, body, and mind and ensures a physical and mental recovery
⚾️Techniques to become world class activators, developing the whole body and mind to be ready to play
Coach Ken gives a deep dive analysis of the common problems that keep youth pitchers from dominating. Click here to catch the replay - https://pitchingarsenal.com/freetraining-velocity/

11/30/2021

If you want to know what exactly you should be focusing on this winter, get your Pitching Assessment here -

https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout/

Professional MLB pitching coach Ken Knutson gives you feedback on…
✅ What are your biggest strengths to hone in on to excel?
✅ Where are your weaknesses that need to be corrected so you're not vulnerable to giving up big innings or getting injured?
✅ How can you make a few minor corrections in your form to become the kind of pitcher that dominates every start?
Bonus: Get your Pitching Assessment and get 1 month of FREE virtual training from inside Pitching Arsenal.
Our training videos are perfect for the off season so pitcher's can train at their own pace and indoors!
Get yours here - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout/

Timeline photos 11/24/2021

Get your Pitching Assessment today AND get 2 FREE MONTHS inside the Arsenal. Start improving arm strength and durability. Learn the road-map on how to properly train, strengthen, and recover your arm.
Get your offer today - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout-2/

Timeline photos 11/22/2021

We've made shopping for your youth pitcher easy this holiday season. Take advantage of our Black Friday Deal and get a TWO MONTHS of virtual training with your pitching assessment.

Here's your chance to have Professional MLB pitching coach Ken Knutson evaluate your youth pitcher and get a deep dive analysis of…

✅ What are your biggest strengths to hone in on to excel?
✅ Where are your weaknesses that need to be corrected so you're not vulnerable to giving up big innings or getting injured?
✅ How can you make a few minor corrections in your form to become the kind of pitcher that dominates every start?

Get your Pitching Assessment today and start your winter training with TWO MONTHS FREE - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout-2/

11/19/2021

The number one way to build endurance....

11/17/2021

[Winter Pitching Tips] Even in the winter months pitchers can effectively keep their arm "warmed up" and pitching. Here are a few ways to throw in the winter…

⚾️Throw to Warm Up, Don't Warm Up to Throw.

In the summer heat it's easy to feel loose, warm, and ready to throw. In the cold, it's going to take some extra work. In the winter your arm isn't as loose or warm. You don't need to stretch, lift weights, or "workout" to get warmed up. Just start throwing but do it at a slower pace to get started. The warm up is the throwing.

⚾️Take it Easy

To safely throw at your max effort, ease into throwing. Build up to full speed and take it slow.

⚾️Find a Small Space to Throw

In the winter you might scrap the idea of training just because the field isn't available and you don't want to rent or pay for an indoor facility. Good news, you don't need to.

Just find enough space where you can get your arm loose - clear out the garage or a safe space to practice throwing. You don't have to be outside to throw with intensity.

If you're determined enough, you'll find a way.

If you want to know what exactly you should be focusing on this winter, get your Pitching Assessment here - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout/

Professional MLB pitching coach Ken Knutson gives you feedback on…

✅ What are your biggest strengths to hone in on to excel?
✅ Where are your weaknesses that need to be corrected so you're not vulnerable to giving up big innings or getting injured?
✅ How can you make a few minor corrections in your form to become the kind of pitcher that dominates every start?

Bonus: Get your Pitching Assessment and get 1 month of FREE virtual training from inside Pitching Arsenal.
Our training videos are perfect for the off season so pitcher's can train at their own pace and indoors!
Get yours here - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout/

Timeline photos 11/15/2021

If you want to know what exactly you should be focusing on this winter, get your Pitching Assessment here - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout/

Professional MLB pitching coach Ken Knutson gives you feedback on…

✅ What are your biggest strengths to hone in on to excel?
✅ Where are your weaknesses that need to be corrected so you're not vulnerable to giving up big innings or getting injured?
✅ How can you make a few minor corrections in your form to become the kind of pitcher that dominates every start?

🥳 Bonus: Get your Pitching Assessment and get 1 month of FREE virtual training from inside Pitching Arsenal. Our training videos are perfect for the off season so pitcher's can train at their own pace and indoors! Get yours here - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout/

11/12/2021

“My son has trouble extending down the mound, how can I help him?”

Timeline photos 11/09/2021

🚨 Baseball Parents: If your youth pitcher is having trouble…
💪🏻 Increasing their velocity and command
🧠 Overcoming the nerves on the mound
⚾️ Properly training their arm on off daysWatch this exclusive interview with Pro Pitching Coach Ken Knutson to help them overcome inconsistent velocity and command and become an elite thrower - https://pitchingarsenal.com/freetraining-velocity/

11/03/2021

A pitcher should focus on strengthening all areas of their body. Here is a drill that helps engage the lower half and core.

Timeline photos 10/28/2021

If you're a pitcher who wants to take their game to the next level and become an elite thrower...
Work with our professional pitching coach for a one time virtual assessment covering 15 topics including rotating off the rubber, tempo of the delivery, differences in tempo between stretch and wind-up, and athletic efficiency.
It's the ultimate roadmap to help you become the best pitcher you can be AND when you get your pitching assessment this month, you'll get a FREE month of virtual training.
Sign up now to confirm your assessment - https://pitchingarsenal.com/deliveryassessment-checkout/

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Parents often want to know at what age their child should solely focus on pitching.The truth is, understanding the mecha...
For parents who want to see their youth pitcher take their game to the next level, this free training is for you For par...
Pitchers: Here's the secret to getting recruiters to your game...
From Sophomore Throwing 80mph to 94mph D1 ScholarshipThis is the story from Ryan Schiefer - one of our young Pitching Ar...
The biggest problems we see young pitchers making these days?Training hard, but on the wrong things…Not having the right...
Pitchers often want to know how to throw harder. The most important thing is to be able to have the rest of your body sy...
“How do I get my back foot off the rubber and not drag it through.”In this video Coach Ken talks about how proper rotati...
We get a lot of questions around what age pitchers should start training. Admittedly, there tends to be a sweet spot but...
Goal setting for your youth pitcher. Here's what they should be focused on.
The number one way to build endurance....
[Winter Pitching Tips] Even in the winter months pitchers can effectively keep their arm "warmed up" and pitching. Here ...
“My son has trouble extending down the mound, how can I help him?”

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