We focus mainly on tested strategies for increasing our velocity while maintaining proper arm heath and safety. Without this proper progression in throwing AND physical fitness, increasing velocity would never be successful. But we believe more goes into creating a successful, sustainable program.
Mechanics and Timing:
- Movement efficiency and arm patterning is the name of the game when trying to throw hard, throw strikes, and remain healthy.
- The health and durability of our arm is paramount. Proper mechanics in coupling our lower and upper half, arm action, and follow through will not only help keep us safe and healthy, but also add a few mph to our throwing velocity.
- We can create cleaner arm action by using drills to mimic a pattern that we want. We can get more quality repetitions with the correct pattern with the drills and principles used in our program.
Size, Strength and Power:
- Size and positive weight gain may be the biggest contributor to throwing velocity. The term Mass = Gas rings true… mostly. Optimal mechanics and strength are also KPI’s (key performance indicators) but having the extra mass and momentum to get down the mound are extremely helpful
- Being able to produce force through your drive leg into the rubber, and applying that force down the mound is imperative in being able to throw hard
- Just as important as being able to produce the force on the back side is putting on the brakes and absorbing force on the front side
Recovery and Mobility:
- Having the ability to recovery between pitches, innings, and outing should be emphasized.
- Having mobility throughout the throwing motion is key in being about to throw hard but also stay healthy. A long muscle is a strong muscle.
- Being able to move in a full range of motion (ROM) is imperative for all baseball players. We will ensure each resistance exercise is performed through a full range of motion but direct mobility protocols are delivered and emphasized during workouts to make sure our muscles are long and strong.
Intent and Mindset:
- The Long Game - Developing the ability to throw hard does not happen over night. We want deliberate and consistent growth through sustainable strategies.
- In order to throw hard, you have to practice throwing hard. This comes into play on your pull downs, bull pens, and live outings.
- Throwing hard requires the body and arm to move at high velocities to reach peak throwing velocity. You cannot reach peak throwing velocity without the correct intensity in the throwing motion. To throw hard, you must try to throw hard. But not without the correct strength, mobility, and timing on place.