Core Exercises for Hitting and Pitching (and why you still drag your back foot)

By Joe Bonyai | January 22, 2015 |

In this week’s video I show you three core exercises to improve hitting and pitching that you can perform almost anywhere as long as you have an exercise band. The exercises in this video are designed to improve rotational power for swinging AND pitching. In the video I demonstrate how the ability to rotate might be THE critical capacity for pitchers who want to achieve maximal velocity and command.

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Drive Foot Direction

By Phil | January 18, 2015

This week’s video answers a reader’s question about the direction of the foot during the drive through as it relates to hip position.

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Preseason Speed, Strength and Conditioning Program

By Joe Bonyai | January 7, 2015

In this week’s post and video, I lay out a preseason fitness program for athletes who need to get in shape FAST for the upcoming season. If you haven’t made it to the gym much this off season, or you’ve been playing another sport, you still have time to get in shape for the spring.

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How Tape Can Help You Practice Pitching

By Carly | January 6, 2015

Pittsburgh just got its first snow of the year! Unless you’re in a warm place, you’re probably stuck in a gym for at least 2-3 more months. There aren’t many advantages to pitching on a gym floor, but there is one: TAPE! Today you’re going to learn how some strategically placed tape strips can aid your pitching practice.

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Winter Practice Tips: Spins and Other Resources

By Carly | December 16, 2014

“How much should my daughter be practicing?” and “what should we be working on?” are two of my most consistently frequently asked questions, both from readers writing in and from my own students. Since the off-season is the time when people seem to be the most unsure, here is a list of resources you can use as a training guide!

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