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What is the main goal as a pitcher? To throw absolute fire, right?! We want to blaze it right past the hitter, don't even let him have a chance to get the bat off his back shoulder. If he does, the ball is already in the catcher's mitt.
We also want to pain the corners. If for some reason...
We want to hit bombs... like nukes! Every time we step up to the plate.
You ever get the feeling when you swing the bat that you just feel smooth. There is no point in your swing that feels as if there is a block that you have to push through before the rest of the swing is smooth?
That is the...
Pitching requires absolute perfect timing. We want to be able to load the back hip, take a long stride to produce as much force as we can. Transmit that force from our trunks, to our arms, and ultimately into the ball to produce the highest velocity possible.
In order to have the perfect...
By Dr. Edwin Porras, PT, DPT, OCS and Dr. Nathan Denning PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Are you looking to prevent common baseball injuries?
Are you wondering how to improve performance as a baseball player?
Well, what if you only needed to do three things to reach the highest level?
What if...
Recently, I got asked what are the best ways to prevent an arm injury in baseball players. Shoulder and elbow injuries are on the rise in baseball players, mainly due to the fact that guys are throwing harder and throwing more than ever before.
Even though there is no way to completely eliminate...
The other week, we went over what we should be doing to prepare for the second game of a double header. The other, but similar, challenge is to be prepared and ready to play in the second game in a day when you have a few hour break.
Much of what you would do is similar to what you would do in...
There are many different feelings a pitcher may have after they get off the mound and into the next day. A lot of times, I will get asked if what a player is feeling is normal or if it is something they need treatment on. General muscle soreness is something that you only need a couple...
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