Pitching Tips - Control. Most important item in a pitcher's kit is CONTROL. Blaeholder of the Browns says that even major league pitchers must practice constantly to keep good control. Many a pitcher who has a fine- fast ball, a good curve and a change of pace, fails to make the big league grade because he lacks pitching accuracy. Control is learned only by hard work and constant pitching to "spots." Practice by throwing, easily, at your catcher's knee, at his belt buckle, or at his mitt. Remember! When in doubt about a batter's weakness, pitch low and inside.