As a baseball pitcher, your arm is your most valuable asset. Proper care and maintenance are essential to ensure longevity and peak performance on the mound. Here’s a comprehensive guide to arm care for youth pitching, covering the critical factors: Personal Health Nutrition Proper nutrition is crucial for maintaining overall health and supporting muscle recovery.
Ideal Set Position
Proper set position is one of the keys to success for young pitchers. It helps with balance, control, and performance on the mound. An ideal set position will make you more effective when throwing and improve how hitters view and respond to you as a pitcher. When it comes to youth pitching, proper training and
Pitching Lessons: Pitch Grip Basics for Youth Players
There are many pitching lessons young players need to learn. Knowing the basics allows players to have building blocks they can use later as they learn and grow. One thing that is really important for young players is to learn how to properly grip a baseball. You might be surprised, but a lot of players
Youth Pitching: Improving Timing for Success
Timing is an essential mechanical variable for pitchers. Youth pitching athletes need to hone their timing and make sure it is fast enough for performance. There are many ways to improve timing through lessons and practice. In this article, we’ll discuss pitching timing and some key things to know. For a comprehensive program for your
How Parents Can Support Youth Pitching Athletes
As a parent of a youth pitching athlete, of course you want the best for them. However, even with the best of intentions, many parents cause undue stress on their young athletes. This blog will provide you some tips for how to support your young pitcher and help them learn and grow. Your Actions as
Why Get Youth Pitching Instruction?
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
Youth Pitching & Pitch Counts
Arm health is important for all pitchers, particularly for youth pitching athletes who are continuing to grow and develop. This is why pitch counts are important. Coaches, athletes, and parents should all know and implement recommended pitch counts for players. This can help reduce stress on arms and keep health as priority number one for
Youth Pitching: Avoiding Overlapping Seasons
Youth pitching is a great way to help young athletes improve their skills. It can also help players gain confidence on and off the field. However, it’s also important to understand the drawbacks of overworking young pitchers. Pitching too much can create repetitive stress on the arm and body. In this article, we’ll discuss pitching
Pitching Velocity: Stack and Track the Shoulders
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,
Youth Pitching Questions: Should Pitchers Ice Their Arms?
Many youth pitching coaches teach their players to ice their arms after a game. However, this might not actually help with healing and recovery. It’s a common misconception that ice can help pitchers heal faster or more effectively. However, research doesn’t really support this claim. So, let’s discuss why ice might not be a good
