Is Softball Pitching a Rotational Movement?

In this week’s video I explain the importance of rotational movement in the windmill pitching sequence. Although softball pitching doesn’t appear to be powered by rotation in the same way batting is, control of rotation is what allows athletes to achieve critical positions throughout the delivery.

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Improving the Drive -Through Strength Training

This week, I’m reposting three older videos, that include theory and exercises designed to improve the first phase of the windmill delivery: the drive through. Each video touches on different technical points and ways to address them through flexibility, core, and strength training.

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3 Ways Strength Training Helps Softball Pitchers

In this week’s video I identify the three phases of the windmill pitching delivery that strength training can benefit the most. Strength coaches should especially pay attention to this post as I show you how to explain the benefits of your training program and exercise selection to parents and athletes in softball terms.

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12U and 10U Strength Training

Many people have asked or emailed us about strength training guidelines for 12U and 10U athletes. In this week’s video, I address the special considerations you should be aware of when developing an exercise program for kids.

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Olympic Lifting for Softball Players

In this week’s video, I revisit the basics and benefits of Olympic lifting for softball players. After watching this video, coaches, parents and athletes should understand exactly what the lifts develop and fitness professionals should be able to communicate the softball specific benefits to their clients.

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Correcting Your Drive Through With Core Training

If we were to self-appoint “Best Articles/Videos” of 2013, I would nominate this week’s video as the best of my contributions this year. I don’t think I’ve done a better job to date of explaining strength training principles in a way that softball athletes and coaches can understand and apply. In this week’s video I explain and demonstrate how to correct your pitching mechanics through core training.

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Softball Speed Training Starts With This Exercise

What’s the fastest way to get fast? Get stronger. If you’ve been following along, you’ve heard me say this MANY times. However, while you’re building strength, you can add some explosive exercises to enhance your speed development. In this video I demonstrate and explain a speed training exercise that nearly every athlete can perform to get faster.

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