Pitching Speed & Movement: The Importance of Front Side Resistance
In today’s post, I discuss the importance of front side resistance in windmill pitching, and in many other athletic movements
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Throwing Harder: Speed or Power?
In today’s video, I discuss all of the components that are needed for pitchers to throw harder
Read MoreWant more velocity? Hurry up and wait!
In this video, I discuss the importance of the passage of time in the growth and development of athletes.
Read MoreGravity: Revisiting an Old Friend
In this video, I explain how gravity and staying relaxed helps the speed and command of the pitch.
Read MoreHow to Stride Farther
This is a long overdue request from reader Raquel, who is having trouble finding a pitching coach for her 9-year-old daughter and is ready to push her to the next level.
Read MoreMedicine Ball Exercises for Athletes
This week I’m posting a collection of medicine ball exercises that can be used to improve core strength and rotational power for any athlete. You will see a distinct progression from stability toward power emphasis, which I recommend you follow if you are trying these on your own or installing them with your athletes. You…
Read MoreHow to Incorporate Power Drills
Today’s video answers a question from reader Shelley about how and when to incorporate power drills into pitching practice.
Read MorePreseason Speed, Strength and Conditioning Program
In this week’s post and video, I lay out a preseason fitness program for athletes who need to get in shape FAST for the upcoming season. If you haven’t made it to the gym much this off season, or you’ve been playing another sport, you still have time to get in shape for the spring.
Read MoreAnother Exercise to Become More Explosive
In this week’s video I introduce a lower body strength training exercise that every athlete and trainer should be incorporating into their program. In the video, I explain the reasons you should be including it, as well as demonstrate alternatives and progressions for every level of athlete.
Read MoreWhere Does Power Come From: A Follow-Up
In my last post I answered a reader’s question about where power comes from in windmill pitching. As you can see, the answer is not a matter of opinion; there is a right and a wrong answer based on the laws of physics. If that’s the case, why are there so many varying pitching styles out there? I think I can answer that one for you as well.
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