Windmill Pitching
How to Get Your Athletes to Focus on the Details
In this week’s video, I share with you my favorite demonstration that I use to explain to my athletes the reasons behind the things we do in the gym. This exercise will show your athletes how focusing on technical details and “the big picture” leads to much greater improvement than simply by “pushing harder”.
Read MoreArm Circle Timing
In this week’s video I answer a reader question about arm circle timing.
Read MoreDifferences in Medicine Ball Exercises for Pitching and Hitting
Medicine ball exercises are an essential training component for softball players because blend strength training with sport specific movements. In this week’s videos I explain the subtle differences in medicine ball exercise technique for softball pitching and hitting.
Read MoreThanksgiving Break Workouts
This week many athletes will be off or home from school. If you’re in the Northeast, you may even be stuck at home due to the impending winter storm. For athletes (and maybe parents) looking to stay fit over the holiday break, or maybe just hoping to burn some calories, I’ve put together a catalog…
Read MoreCoordinating Upper and Lower Body Power
In today’s video I answer reader Alissa’s question about coordinating the arm circle and leg drive to get the most speed out of the pitching motion.
Read MoreAnother Exercise to Become More Explosive
In this week’s video I introduce a lower body strength training exercise that every athlete and trainer should be incorporating into their program. In the video, I explain the reasons you should be including it, as well as demonstrate alternatives and progressions for every level of athlete.
Read MoreWhere Does Power Come From: A Follow-Up
In my last post I answered a reader’s question about where power comes from in windmill pitching. As you can see, the answer is not a matter of opinion; there is a right and a wrong answer based on the laws of physics. If that’s the case, why are there so many varying pitching styles out there? I think I can answer that one for you as well.
Read MoreLosing Speed Between Outdoors and Indoors
This week reader Ron asked about his daughter’s drop-off in speed when she moves indoors for winter practice. Hear my thoughts in today’s video!
Read MoreHow to Warm Up on a Tight Schedule
Sometimes you’ve got to pitch the next game and there’s just no time. Find out what to do in the video!
Read MoreAdvanced Exercises to Improve Speed and Pitching Velocity
In this week’s video, I demonstrate three exercises to improve speed and pitching velocity. These exercises are alternatives to “traditional” speed training exercises like the Olympic lifts, plyometrics and track drills and don’t require much space or equipment.
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