Tag Archive for: Pitching

Should Baseball Pitchers Use Long Distance Running for Conditioning?

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We figured it out years ago, and it was a good thing we did: Conditioning for pitchers needed to change. Strength coaches declared Sprinting is the way! Down with distance running! All of a sudden, gone were the days of … Read more >

Does Electrical Stimulation Speed Recovery in Baseball Players?

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***Disclaimer – placing electrodes on a player (or yourself) does not come without potential risks. The potential for electrical burns and infection are a real thing that warrant, at least in our opinion, the consultation of a professional.

 

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Should Baseball Pitchers Run Long Distances?

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There is still an on-going debate about conditioning for pitchers: running poles. Unfortunately, the old school thought of running poles seems to dominate the new school thought of taking energy systems into account when training baseball players.

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3 Ways Baseball Players Can Become More Explosive

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Baseball is a game of explosive movements, but is often trained like an endurance sport.
Too often, baseball players are running poles or some other type of long distance running. They need to train explosively to match the demands of … Read more >

Why GIRD May Be Normal and a Lack of Internal Rotation May Not Lead to Injury

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In the sports medicine world, we not only want to treat deficits the athlete presents with, but more importantly, combat the root of the problem itself. In this way, we can prevent future injuries from occurring in the first place.… Read more >

How MLB Pitchers Use Mental Imagery to Enhance Their Performance

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The following is an excerpt from Bob Tewksbury’s new book, “Ninety Percent Mental: An All-Star Player Turned Mental Skills Coach Reveals the Hidden Game of Baseball.”  In this great new book, Tewks, a former Major League pitcher and … Read more >

New Pitch Smart Pitch Count Guidelines to Protect Youth Arms

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In today’s baseball game, the name of the game is velocity. At youth summer tournaments, radar guns reign supreme, and recruiters scout those who can throw the hardest. While pitching speed can help a pitcher dominate a lineup, the effects … Read more >

The Thought Process of a Big Game Pitcher

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Why does one pitcher succeed with below-average velocity and “stuff,” while another who throws 96-98mph posts a 7.00 ERA?

Why do flame-throwing rookies have such a hard time getting outs, despite amazing ability? Regardless of how hard a pitcher throws, … Read more >

3 Single Leg Exercises to Build Strength and Improve Force Production for Baseball Players

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This is no secret. As a baseball player, you need to be able to produce force and you need to be able to absorb force. Being able to do these two things will give you the ability to be powerful, … Read more >

3 Exercise to Develop Rotational Power in Baseball Players

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Rotational ability is one of the key components in transferring power from the lower half and core towards either the catcher (pitching) or ball (hitting). Developing proficiency in this area will help further progress the efficiency of a complete power … Read more >