If you observed a typical pitching lesson, you'll hear things like: "Keep your front shoulder closed." "Get your elbow up." "Stay over the rubber." "Rotate later." "Land softer." "Keep your head still." Most coaches mean well. The problem isn't effort. The problem is that much of what we know about motor learning suggests this approach may actually make athletes worse. Not better. The science of skill acquisition has evolved dramatically over the last twenty years, and one of