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PPS "Virtual Pitching Instruction" Testimonials


 Les Walrond  P

Status:  Active
MLB Parent Club:  Philadelphia Phillies

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AAA Stats
ERA: 2.61
W-L:  5-7
SO:  95
Height: 6' 3"  Weight: 205

10/07 - Les, a AAA Pitcher at the time, challenged PPS to improve his ball control.  PPS not only showed Les how to use "Glove Hand Management" to increase  his control, but to also boost his velocity.

8/08 - Les received a call-up to the Philadelphia Phillies after throwing 24 scoreless innings with the AAA Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.

"Using your pitching principles will pay off for me big this upcoming year and years to come. I especially like the principle of core activation. This principle answers the question, 'How do I keep my weight back to get the most out of my body?'"
Les Walrond, Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pitcher

"Your pitching knowledge and practical approach to analyzing pitcher's video will have a positive and immediate impact on pitchers of all ages."
Les Walrond, Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pitcher

"You hit the nail right on the head by talking about the way I begin my motion.  My Major League Baseball Coaches always focus on what I do long after I begin my motion."
MLB Pitcher Choosing to remain unnamed.

"While I was throwing the first thing I noticed is that I am pitching pain free.  My elbow has been barking everyday I was throwing but not yesterday.  "
Texas Ranger Pitcher after 2nd PPS Virtual Session.

"I notice the ability to locate throws within a few tosses.  Usually it takes about 20 throws before I start mixing in another grip on flat ground.  In about 6-8 throws I was mixing in changeups, which means I have the feel I need."
Recovering "Tommy John" MLB Pitcher after discovering Glove Hand Management.

"Today before I received my PPS session, I was practicing my elbow to shoulder after separation.  The 'V' concept automatically gets my elbow right up to my shoulder."
1999 Atlanta Braves Draft Pick.  

Div. 1A Pitching Scholarship "In-Person" Testimonial"

"After going to the N.J. State American Legion Finals, I was approached by 7 Division 1 Universities and 3 Major League Baseball Teams.    I attracted these Baseball Scouts' attention with a high 80's fastball complimented by a 60% ball to strike ratio with 3 different pitches.  The ONLY Pitching Instruction I ever had was from the Pitching Coaches at Professional Pitching Solutions."
Dan S., Div. 1 Baseball Scholarship Recipient

"Professional Pitching Solutions speaks that language of success ...  PPS has taken me from a dedicated high school pitcher, and formed me into a Big East Division I athlete."
Colin Mc., Division 1 Baseball Scholar Recipient
(PPS is the only pitching instruction Colin has ever had.  He received his scholarship offer after only 10 PPS Sessions.)

Other PPS "Virtual Pitching Instruction" Testimonials

"It is not only possible to work with a pitching coach long distance in this way, it is in many ways better than working 'live' with a pitching coach."
- Division II Florida Pitcher's Parent

"Billy was able to make adjustments faster (with Professional Pitching Solutions) than he would have with a live session."
- Billy S., Pitching Student and Division II Pitcher

"And this is a kid who's been taught to keep the weight back all along and did so better than most pitchers I see ... and it's interesting how much better it needed to be ..."
- Kansas City, Kansas Pitching Parent

"After 2 sessions, I now see how my weight used to shift and effect my ball control and velocity."
- Kansas Professional Pitching Solutions Pitcher

"... your adjustment feels very natural and the results support my feeling ..."
- Minnesota Professional Pitching Solutions Pitcher

"... the improved movement and velocity I see in such a short time are truly remarkable ..."
- Illinois Professional Pitching Solutions Pitcher

My son Billy is graduating senior and a pitcher who will be playing DII baseball next season. Since I never pitched, I turned to learning through books and videos. As you might know, here in Florida we play a lot of baseball year-round and there is no shortage of baseball schools, camps and private coaches. Billy has benefited from some of them.

Recently, we have been working with Skip Fast. We have been working with Skip by submitting videos via the internet of Billy's bullpen sessions and making the suggested adjustments. You might wonder if that's really possible. It is not only possible, in many ways it's better than working "live" with a pitching coach.

Most coaches begin coaching and correcting, even when they see little to start. With video analysis, your entire motion is frozen frame-by-frame and is there for any trained eye to carefully examine... to compare the movement of one part of the body with the others. This careful analysis is not really possible just by watching a player throw live.

The player actually sees for himself frame-for-frame and sees what the coach is trying to address comparing one set of frames with another and even to professional pitchers today. There may be some observations that may have to be made, live session. In my opinion, it is possible to train through video analysis. I believe my son made great advancement through Skip's video training and analysis.

All in the comfort of our own home.

Don't hesitate to try it for yourself.
Bill S., "On-Line" PPS Division 2 Pitching Parent

"In-Person" PPS Testimonials

"I spent 1000's of dollars on pitching instruction for my Son in the past.  I'm just amazed at the progress I saw from just the first 4 Professional Pitching Solutions' Sessions.  I wish I knew about Skip year's ago."
Greg M., Div. 3 Pitching Parent

“Applying all I've learned about proper balance, weight distribution and rotation has given me the confidence to be a great pitcher.  The lessons were both fun and informative.  I enjoyed learning new techniques and the instant feedback through video was great." 
Ryan D., Freshman High School Pitcher

“Skip was patient, well planned, and diligent with my son's progress. Skip was always reminded us that consistency in delivery was paramount."
Bob H., Barrington Little League, Barrington, NJ 

“Skip taught and instilled confidence in my Son.”
Barrington Little League Parent 

"My control is much better.  I added about 7 to 10 mph to my velocity in just a few short months."                                          Andrew B., 12 Year Old Little League Pitcher 

"In a very short period, Professional Pitching Solutions significantly improved my Son's pitching motion .  He now throws harder with less effort and better control ... Over the course of a Little League season, on average approximately 65 to 70 percent of his pitches were strikes.  With the improved control came increased confidence, which, in turn, allowed him to develop an effective change-up."
Jim B., Philadelphia Little League Pitching Parent

"Skip's examples were so easy to understand he turned non-pitchers into  accurate pitchers in a very short time. Accuracy increases Velocity. Accuracy increases Confidence. Skip teaches players how to throw the ball where it should be thrown with confidence."
Steve G., 12U Baseball Team Coach