The towel drill is, frustratingly, one of the most non functional drills for pitchers. Not only does this not help pitchers because the technique of the towel drill does not translate to proper pitching mechanics, it in fact teaches improper mechanics that place their body and arm in positions that can lead to injury. After …
Year after year, we have the opportunity to look at some of the most elite athletes during the little league world series. It amazes me how hard these little league pitchers are able to throw while showing so much command over their pitches. I always wonder am I watching the next big league all-star. While …
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While so many athletes think that, their legs will be the most important aspect to stealing bases, they often overlook the first part of the body to move. The hands and the arms initiate all motion towards the next base. A delay in moving the heads will impede acceleration and movement towards stealing the next …
The foam roll is a piece of exercise equipment designed to improve soft tissue extensibility. It can be viewed as a personal masseuse because she used properly it will alleviate tight muscles, trigger points, and spasms like having a massage. Being that the foam roll assist the muscles it can be used before a workout …
The foam roll is a piece of exercise equipment designed to improve soft tissue extensibility. It can be viewed as a personal masseuse because she used properly it will alleviate tight muscles, trigger points, and spasms like having a massage. Being that the foam roll assist the muscles it can be used before a workout …
Deep Cervical Flexor Muscles: Often overlooked but very important to train The deep cervical flexors are a group of muscles on the front of your neck that perform simple movements such as nodding and turning the head and provide stability for the head. Unfortunately when these muscles are not properly trained and or combined with …
Attention all soccer players!!! Do you think you have what it takes to pass the “Man U”? Derived from the English Premiere League’s soccer team, Manchester United, the “Man U” is a fitness test that is used by some professional and collegiate soccer players. This content is restricted to paying site members. If you are …
The eyes are muscles too! Some of the most important muscles to help sports performance are often overlooked. Athletes become enamored with performing explosive exercises like squats and bench press and rarely even think about training their eyes. Just like other skeletal muscles the muscles that control eye movement can be trained. Imagine picking out …
Ever wish you had an ice pack readily available? As much as we try to avoid sustaining an injury while playing sports, it is almost inevitable that an injury will occur. There is a level of risk associated with every sport, every time an athlete steps onto the playing field. Furthermore, there are some athletes …
There are some female athletes who naturally stand with their knees locked and even hyperextended. While this position may feel comfortable, it can be a problematic posture. Keeping the knees in a hyoerextended or locked position can lead to injury. If you are a female athlete that stands with your knees locked or know someone …
