Combating Walk Rates: Developing Command

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 ⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ / ⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@findingtheedge⁠