Archive for April 2013
Pre-Game Warmup for Pitchers, Part 1
When you’re warming up to pitch before a game, it’s very important to prepare yourself mentally as well as physically. Check out the video for more!
Read MoreIn Season Workout Advice for Softball
When’s the last time you heard anyone say “Softball’s a great workout”? Face it, playing sports is not an adequate stimulus to develop and maintain the physical capacities such as strength and flexibility that allow athletes to perform at a HIGH level SAFELY season after season. But scheduling workouts during the season is tough! In this video I review the physical consequences of a long competitive season and provide some guidance on how arrange workouts around practices and games.
Read MoreAvoid Unnecessary Confusion in Young Pitchers
I had a conversation with a parent last week whose daughter, a 10U pitcher, is in a transition phase with her pitching mechanics and struggling. It occurred to me that her dilemma probably applies to many of you, so I want to talk about it a bit.
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