Pitching Tips - The Recovery. Roy Mahaffey, one of the shrewdest pitchers on the Athletics' staff, advises young pitchers to be quick to recover their balance after delivering the pitch. After completing the delivery come evenly to your feet, ready to move toward either side of the diamond for bunts and slow ground hits. Be sure to keep your glove hand in front of your body to protect yourself against hard line drives through the box. Remember! A pitcher is as responsible for fielding his position as any infielder. It is important that pitchers learn to cover first base in ground drives which pull the baseman too far off the bag.