Injury Prevention
Drive Foot Collapse
Today’s video talks about one of the most common mechanical issues seeing in pitchers. It can be caused by a variety of things and can be difficult to fix, but today we are telling you all about it! Check out this video to learn all about drive foot eversion and drive foot collapse. For exclusive…
Read MorePracticing while injured
Today I am going over a few different ways that you can safely practice while dealing with an injury! There are many ways that you can keep your skills and mechanics sharp while injured, but always make sure you clear these ideas with your doctor first!
Read MorePost-Game Arm Recovery
I have gotten a couple of questions recently on post-pitching arm care, and since I have been very limited in time as far as creating and editing video posts goes, I thought I would make a quick but (hopefully) helpful written post on how you can care for your arm after you pitch! Now of…
Read MoreAre You Pitching Too Much?
Hey guys. Coach Jill here with some quick thoughts about how much you should actually be pitching. I know people, especially coaches, will have a lot of different views on this subject. This is just my take on what I think is best for the physical and mental health of most pitchers. A few weeks…
Read MoreReducing Hip Pain in Softball Pitchers
In this week’s video, I demonstrate a few ways for softball pitchers to actively manage hip pain during the season.
Read MoreReader question: toe irritation in pitchers
Reader John has a question about chronic toe pain in pitchers…
Read MorePreseason Team Conditioning Workout #2
Here is the second preseason or at-practice team conditioning workout that coaches can safely implement with their athletes.
Read MorePreseason Team Conditioning Workout
In this week’s video, I demonstrate a team conditioning workout that coaches can add to tryouts and practices during the preseason. These exercises are space efficient and easy for coaches or parents to instruct.
Read MoreWhat Can Cause Forearm Soreness
“Do you see kids getting any soreness in their forearm…if so what do you attribute it to?”
Read More10 Upper Body Exercises for Softball Players
This week I’ve put together a catalog of ten upper body exercises from our YouTube page. From my experience, upper body strength training is too often overlooked or avoided in fear of injury or “getting to stiff and bulky”. The reality is strength training is critical to improve the physical integrity and durability of muscles, tendons and ligaments.
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