with Frank Anderson, Head Coach Oklahoma State University; former Pitching Coach University of Texas, 2002 College World Series Champions! Ranked 1st in the Big 12 and Top 5 Nationally in ERA for the 2000 and '01 seasons Which pitches are best for you or your athletes? When is it safe to start throwing curve balls? Coach Anderson answers many of the common questions about choosing pitches. In all, he covers six different pitches: fastball, change up, curve ball, slider, splitter, and the knuckle ball, discussing at least two variations of each pitch. More than 15 total variations are included! Each pitch includes an overview, complete mechanics and grips, how the pitch moves, and the effect it has on the batter. Anderson also demonstrates a process for evaluating every pitcher's strengths and weaknesses, and how to best implement these pitches into their repertoire. 37 minutes. 2002.