In today’s video post, Coach Phil elaborates further on the importance of establishing and maintaining a solid throw zone, particularly when it comes to achieving maximum speed and command
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In today’s post, I discuss the importance of front side resistance in windmill pitching, and in many other athletic movements
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In today’s video, I discuss all of the components that are needed for pitchers to throw harder
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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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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 MoreThis 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!
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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 MoreHave you been working hard at improving your mechanics, but growing frustrated by not gaining as much speed as you’d like to? This plan is for you.
Read MoreHey everyone, I’m back! Watch today’s video to learn about the importance of changing speeds when you pitch, and how to do it.
Read MoreDo you feel like you’re not getting the right amount of speed for the effort you’re putting into each pitch, and/or do you tend to miss high a lot? I’ve seen a number of new students lately, and noticed that most who are struggling with these issues have something in common: they release against gravity.
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