Pitching lessons help pitchers of all ages improve and learn important fundamentals to take them throughout their careers. One thing our program focuses on is functional strength specifically for pitchers. You might be wondering why this is. Read on to learn why we prioritize functional strength for pitchers of all skill levels. Why Our Pitching
If you’re a parent of a youth pitching athlete, of course you want to be supportive. Everyone wants the best for their kids. Most parents would do anything to help their kids grow and foster their talent. That’s why many parents come to us and ask whether it’s time to get their child pitching lessons
Pitching instruction from our team uses science to help pitchers of all levels improve their health and performance. One important aspect of our program for pitchers is learning how to warm up your body before pitching. In this article, we’ll explain why warming up is important for baseball pitchers. Why Our Pitching Instruction Includes Warm
When it comes to pitching lessons, you get out what you put in. But putting in your all can be hard sometimes. That’s why we have some tips to help you learn how to really take advantage of lessons and instruction. Tips for Getting the Most Out of Pitching Lessons Getting the most out of
There are many factors that affect pitching velocity. However, the stack and track movement can account for about 20% of velocity. The stack and track is a key part of the kinetic chain in your pitching sequence. Improving it can help boost your pitching velocity. In this article, we explain what stack and track is,
Part of helping youth pitching athletes become better pitchers is helping them with the fundamentals. Nutrition is one important fundamental for not only pitching performance, but also overall health. Why is Nutrition So Important for Youth Pitching Athletes? Why is it so important for kids, and particularly athletes, to prioritize nutrition? Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
Have your previous pitching lessons included instruction to stay tall and get your hand up as high as possible during release? This is a common thing coaches teach to pitchers. However, it may not be the most efficient or effective strategy. When talking about release point height, we also need to discuss release distance. Increasing
Youth pitching fatigue is a serious problem. Fatigue at any age or skill level can have harmful effects on a pitcher. That’s why it’s so important for coaches and parents to help their young players recognize fatigue and know the risks. Unfortunately, many people aren’t aware of the problems that pitching while fatigued can cause.
For many players, early trunk rotation or over rotation can reduce pitching velocity. A common misconception is that “striding straight” will help reduce the risk of early trunk rotation. However, is this true? Our research suggests this piece of advice might not be accurate. Is Pitching Velocity Affected by Stride Direction into Foot Strike? You
Should pitchers land on the ball of their foot or on the heel when landing foot strike? A lot of outdated advice says players should land on the toe or the ball of their foot. However, this may not offer many advantages to the player. Instead, players may benefit from pitching instruction that focuses on
