Remote vs. In-Person Pitching Training: Which Is Right for You?

Remote or in person? It's one of the first questions pitchers ask. The honest answer: both work, and the right choice depends on where you live, your schedule and what you need right now. Many of VeloU's best athletes use both at different times of the year.

How in-person pitching training works

In-person training means working at a facility with coaches watching your throws in real time. At VeloU's 27,500 sq. ft. facility in Pleasantville, NY, that includes testing with tools like force plates, Trackman and high-speed video, a full weight room and training alongside other driven athletes.

Best for

• Athletes who live close enough to train regularly
• Younger players who benefit from hands-on coaching and structure
• Athletes who want a group environment to push them

See on-site training at VeloU.

How remote pitching training works

Remote training means your coach builds and adjusts your plan from your evaluation and video. At VeloU, remote athletes get a custom program in the VeloU app, with daily throwing, lifting, mobility and recovery work, video feedback on their mechanics, weekly check-ins and regular progress reports.

Best for

• Athletes who don't live near an elite facility
• College and pro pitchers with busy or changing schedules
• High school pitchers who want expert coaching without long drives every week
• Athletes in season who need their plan to adjust around games

See VeloU Remote Training.

Remote vs. in-person: a side-by-side look

• Evaluation: in person, you test at the facility. Remote, you complete a video-based evaluation with a movement screen, arm care assessment and strength profile.
• Feedback: in person, it's immediate. Remote, it comes through video review and messages with your coach.
• Schedule: in person, you work around facility hours. Remote, you train on your own schedule.
• Location: in person, you need to live nearby. Remote works from anywhere.
• Results: both work. VeloU's remote athletes average a 3.5 mph gain in their first six months.

Can remote training really work for pitchers?

Yes. Some of VeloU's most successful athletes trained mostly remotely.

"I've been a VeloU Remote athlete for 3 years... My velocity has jumped significantly and so has my overall strength and pitchability. I visit to test and retest a few times a year and train remotely from there." — Duncan Davitt, Cincinnati Reds

Duncan trained remotely while working his way through the minor leagues and made his MLB debut in 2026. Read Duncan's story.

Dylan Vigue trained remotely from his senior year of high school through college at Michigan, going from 88-91 mph to 95-97 mph. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2026 MLB Draft.

The hybrid approach

You don't have to pick just one. Many athletes:

• Test in person, then train remotely between visits
• Train on-site while home from college, then switch to remote at school
• Train remotely in season, then come in for offseason work

That's how Duncan trains: in-person testing a few times a year, remote programming in between.

How to decide

• Live within driving distance of Pleasantville, NY? Start with an in-person evaluation.
• Live farther away or have a packed schedule? Start with a remote evaluation.
• Not sure? Start either way. Your coach can recommend the right mix after your evaluation.

Frequently asked questions

Is remote pitching training as good as in-person?

For the right athlete, yes. Remote training works when it's built on a real evaluation, good video and steady coach feedback. VeloU's remote athletes average a 3.5 mph gain in their first six months.

Can I switch between remote and in-person training?

Yes. Many athletes train on-site when they're home and remotely when they're away.

Do remote athletes ever come to the facility?

Some do. Many remote athletes visit Pleasantville to test and retest in person a few times a year.

Who is remote training not right for?

Athletes who won't film their work or follow a program on their own may do better with the structure of in-person training.