Pitching mechanics are easy to film and hard to fix alone. That makes Baseball Pitching Lessons in Flossmoor, IL a good fit for a blended plan: a longer session in Naperville when you can make the trip, and video-based coaching the rest of the time.
Coach Cinz spent five years before the pandemic instructing pitching, hitting and fielding in the Chicago White Sox organization. Our page on pitching lessons for mechanics, timing and arm care explains his method.
Is Naperville too far from Flossmoor for pitching lessons?
It is about 63 minutes and about 44 miles northwest to The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, so weekly trips are a lot to ask. Instead, Flossmoor families usually plan fewer, longer visits:
- The 1.5-hour Pitching Clinic ($204) covers balance, break and dangle, stride, arm action and follow-through, with partner throws, mound work and a video breakdown of mechanics.
- Or book two back-to-back 30-minute Private Lessons ($65 each) for focused 1-on-1 time.
Baseball Pitching Lessons in Flossmoor, IL from home
Between trips, online tools keep the delivery improving:
- Video Analysis ($35): film a few pitches from the side and from behind, send the clip, and get drills back.
- Zoom Lesson ($65, 30 minutes): live 1-on-1 feedback after a short consultation.
Coach Cinz focuses on timing, because a delivery that is out of sync costs control and adds stress to the arm. He explains the “why” behind each change, so a Flossmoor pitcher knows what to feel for when practicing alone. Parent reviews mention travel teams at the 14U and 17/18U levels improving in pitching with his help.
Keeping young arms healthy
Follow the MLB and USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines for rest and workload. Rest a sore arm, and see a doctor or athletic trainer for any pain or injury before throwing again. Good mechanics and sensible rest go together.
Members save $20 per lesson with no limit. Pitchers in nearby Homewood and Park Forest use the same clinic-plus-video rhythm.
A simple season plan for a Flossmoor pitcher might look like this: a clinic or double private lesson in Naperville to set the priorities, two or three Video Analysis check-ins over the following weeks, and a Zoom Lesson when a question comes up that needs a live answer. Then repeat as the season goes on. Filming each check-in from the same angle makes changes in the delivery much easier to compare. This keeps travel manageable while making sure the delivery is reviewed often enough to build good habits. Every program except the Private Lesson and Personal Assessment also has a group option at three times the price, which can help teammates share a trip.
Start with the free Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure your pitcher’s metrics. Read more on our baseball pitching lessons page.
Flossmoor families ask
How can a Flossmoor pitcher get coaching without a long weekly drive?
Plan occasional trips to Naperville, about 63 minutes away, for a 1.5-hour Pitching Clinic or a double private lesson. In between, send pitching clips for Video Analysis or book a 30-minute Zoom Lesson, so Coach Cinz can keep refining the delivery from a distance.
What video should a Flossmoor pitcher send for analysis?
A few full-speed pitches filmed from the side and from behind work well, with the whole body in frame from start to finish. Good lighting and a steady camera help. Coach Cinz reviews the clip and sends back drills matched to what he sees in the delivery.
