Understanding the kinematic sequence is crucial to players and coaches as it's the cornerstone for effective pitching. To learn more about the kinematic sequence, start with this episode of the…
You'll hear a lot from us about how strength measurements are key in picking up on fatigue which leads to reduced performance and injuries in baseball players , but…
Coaching pitchers in today’s game may look like we are focused on developing throwers rather than pitchers.
Velocity enhancement programming (Velo Programs) has become more popular than ever. With the introduction…
Snap! Another pitcher goes down with Tommy John Surgery. It's a common occurrence in baseball and presents an interesting paradox. Medical procedures are advancing to repair the UCL, but our…
You may have heard that “Eccentric exercise makes you sore, causes tightness post-training, and should be avoided during the competitive season.” But this is poor advice that may be leaving…
Strength and length are critical ingredients to accelerating and decelerating the throwing arm. Firstly, appropriate muscle length provides the range of motion to load the arm like a catapult, and…
Baseball players represent an interesting population in how they treat their throwing arms. It's often ritualistic in how they handle their throwing arm as their prized possession. Players are constantly…
"You can't speed it up if you can't slow it down." This adage means that you can only move with the speed your body can decelerate. For that reason, deceleration…
In 1978, Dr. Gabe Mirkin pushed the term RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, & Elevation.) He has since changed his point of view on the use of ice and compression as…
