Pitching puts a tremendous amount of stress on the arm. While pitching mechanics, proper training, and coaching all help to minimize the risk of injury, it is important to keep youth pitchers on a pitch count with ample rest in between the next pitching session. This content is restricted to paying site members. If you …
Pitching is a very strenuous task for the arm. During pitching the shoulder and elbow have to withstand significant forces and torque placed on it. Furthermore, the amount of stress is only magnified with offspeed pitches. This content is for paid members, please sign up.
It’s the middle of August and it can be a challenge to escape the heat. While many people are using fans to cool off it can also be used by athletes to improve their reflexes/ reaction time. This fun but challenging exercise will lead to athletes better adjusting to catching passes that may be deflected, …
When we exercise, it is important to be properly hydrated. Our body loses water as we exercise. Our sweat helps us to cool off and keep us from overheating. As we breath water vapor is exhaled and during exercise our respiratory rate increases leading to us losing more water. This content is restricted to paying …
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As the summer continues to is important to stay hydrated. As we sweat it is imperative that we replenish the fluids that are lost. Lack of fluids can lead to cardiovascular problems, muscle cramping, and other heat related illnesses. With the humidity during the summer it can make it almost impossible to walk outside without …
After serious injuries one of the first questions that athletes what to know the answer to is, “When will I be able to start running, practicing, or playing again. Most of the time, an athletes return to sport is dependent on the affected tissue, the complexity of the injury or surgery, and the athlete’s condition …
Many pitchers fail to maximize their pitching potential by not getting the most out of their stride. The pitching stride is arguably the most important phase of pitching. It begins the pitching sequence, but also is when pitchers begin to gain momentum as they travel down the mound towards the batters. While most pitchers do …
Pitching Stride should be the same as your height Read More »
To all infielders trying to improve fielding, coordination, and underhand tossing options (i.e. shortstop tossing to 2nd, vice versa, or the 1st baseman tossing to the pitcher covering 1st) this drill is for you! The hot potato drill is a quick way to teach kids proper training techniques without boring them or not keeping them …
There is nothing more frustrating than seeing an athlete perform an entire strength training session while either sitting or lying on a piece of equipment or bench. Rarely, in any sport, is an athlete required to perform a sports related motion from a sitting and laying position. Being that athletes perform in standing positions, it …
The saying, “You are what you eat” has once again come back to hold some truth. Research has shown that there are certain foods that can improve inflammation and swelling and conversely lead to more inflammation. If suffering from an injury or increased swelling an athlete’s diet can impact his or her healing process. The …
Do you have Swelling and Inflammation? Maybe your food can help Read More »
