Think You Need To Make Your Wrist Snap Stronger?
Students often ask me how to make their wrist snaps stronger. How come no one asks that question about an overhand throw from the infield or outfield? More in the video!
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Tracking Position
A reader asked a great question about the position your body should be in when you land tracked on the power line. Check out my answer in the video!
Read MoreCore Exercises for Pitching Posture
In this week’s video, I introduce three core exercises that I really, really like. Not only will you feel this exercise in your core muscles immediately, you won’t be forced to twist and bend putting additional stress on your low back. The exercise not only challenges the core, but balance as well, which is important…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a College Softball Player
Now that most college-bound athletes will be leaving for school this week or next, I thought it was an appropriate time to give some insight into the daily responsibilities and experience of a college student athlete. It’s important for athletes and families to realize that the School:Softball:Social ratio differs at each division, each conference, and most likely at each school. Here are some first-hand accounts of a day in the life of a college softball player.
Read MoreDestination vs. Location
What’s the difference? Find out in the video!
Read MoreSoftball Fitness: The Importance of Aerobic Work for Strength and Power
For this week’s contribution, I’m sharing an article that covers the science behind the importance of aerobic training and development for strength and power athletes. This article is technical and I understand it doesn’t satiate the reader’s who are looking for exercises or “workouts”. I’m sharing this for the fitness and strength and conditioning professionals who are in charge of creating and implementing training programs.
Read MoreCollege Softball Summer Strength Training – Phase 3
This week, I’m delivering the final phase of our College Softball Summer Training program. In this post you will be able to download each of this program’s 3-phases to complete or take with you to school. In Phase 3, I’ve decreased the reps to focus on building strength, added a conditioning challenge at the end of each week and prescribed a de-load week to give you a break before the start of the fall.
Read MoreForearm Fire & Other Pitches
This video delves deeper into the answer to a recent question from reader Ralph about forearm fire. Check it out!
Read MoreFastpitch150: The Best Leg Workout You Can Do Anywhere
If you’ve been busy all summer and have not had a chance to workout in preparation for your fall sport or season, you still have time left to get in shape. In this week’s video I demonstrate what I call the Fastpitch150, a “simple but savage” leg workout designed to improve leg stamina and overall conditioning. If you are worrying about “all the running” your college coach will enforcing this fall, or need to get in shape for another sport like soccer or field hockey, this workout is for you.
Read MoreMore Illegal Pitch Discussion
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