How Poor Core Strength Can Sabotage a Pitcher’s Entire Delivery
Pitchers need core strength. Why? Because poor core strength can set off a series of chain reactions throughout your body that results in a weak, inefficient delivery. Anterior core strength [...]
Too Much Quad, Not Enough Glute: A Common Problem for Young Pitchers
The most common disconnect I see in young baseball pitchers is an inability to load the glute. Many pitching coaches will refer to this as "an inability to use the [...]
Why Pitchers Need to Understand Hip and Shoulder Separation
Pitchers want to throw heat. One of the main factors in a pitcher's velocity is the torque that's achieved through hip and shoulder separation. This term refers to the act [...]
Why Great Baseball Players Are Built in the Fall
With the fall season right around the corner, I thought this would be a great time for me to talk about the importance of early offseason training. I call this [...]
3 Ways Young Pitchers Can Reduce Their Risk of Tommy John Surgery
As the years go on, more and more young baseball players seem to complain of arm pain. A recent study published in the journal The Physician and Sportsmedicine showed that [...]
4 Ways Pitchers Can Improve Command and Control in the Weight Room
When a pitcher starts struggling to throw strikes, their first instinct is often to change their mechanics. However, this approach isn't always the right answer. Anatomy tells us that to [...]