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Quick Tips to Never Hang a Curveball Again

August 14, 2018/2 Comments/in Coaching, Performance Enhancement /by Dan Blewett

One of the most frustrating aspects of pitching is failing to locate. Pitchers often struggle commanding their curveball, and the pressure they put on themselves often makes the problem worse. This article shares some quick fixes that baseball pitchers can use right away on the mound when their curveball hangs up in the strike zone.

Best Baseball Articles – August 12th, 2018

August 12, 2018/0 Comments/in Best Baseball Articles /by Brooks Klein

Each week EBP publishes a list of the top baseball articles from around the web on a variety of articles on baseball coaching, skill training, performance enhancement, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation and more. This week’s articles: Athlete’s Mental Toughness as Important as Physical Strength By John Bartholomew and Esbelle Jowers, Indicators of Arm Fatigue, and 9 For ‘9’.

How to Use the Weight Room for Baseball Pitching Mechanical Issues

August 7, 2018/0 Comments/in Performance Enhancement /by Nunzio Signore

I truly believe that for those athletes that can do certain basic things properly the sky is the limit. However, the reality is that the underlying foundation that enables pitchers to do these “basic things” is great strength and mobility (in other words a good movement strategy). Let me first start by saying this, there is no pitching coach on the planet that can get a pitcher into a desired position if the athlete does not physically have the strength or mobility to get into that position. Period. There is plenty that you can address in the weight room before stepping onto the mound.

Best Baseball Articles – August 5th, 2018

August 5, 2018/0 Comments/in Best Baseball Articles /by Brooks Klein

Each week EBP publishes a list of the top baseball articles from around the web on a variety of articles on baseball coaching, skill training, performance enhancement, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation and more. This week’s articles: Let’s Break Down the College Careers of Every 2018 MLB All-Star, For Love of the Game: My Time at MLB Scout School, and It’s Time to “Drop” Bad Cues & “Drive” Towards Better Ones.

Vest Cooling For The Baseball Catcher

July 31, 2018/0 Comments/in Research Review /by Jarad Vollkommer

Intermittent vest cooling used between innings in baseball catchers was recently shown to decrease perceived exertion, recovery heart rate, and core temperature. The 4-minute interval that was used between innings showed no negative effects on muscle temperature and proprioception. Future research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of intermittent vest cooling for baseball performance.

Best Baseball Articles – July 29th, 2018

July 29, 2018/0 Comments/in Best Baseball Articles /by Brooks Klein

Each week EBP publishes a list of the top baseball articles from around the web on a variety of articles on baseball coaching, skill training, performance enhancement, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation and more. This week’s articles: The Difference Between Amateurs and Professionals, EP50 – How to Develop a Really Good Curveball, and @CoachYourKids How to be Resilient.

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