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The Pitcher’s Wrist – My Favorite Exercise

My Favorite Exercise Training of the wrist and finger musculature is important for the pitcher because theforces that are accumulated throughout the pitching motion are transferred to the ball through the wrist joint.  The finger muscles used in the delivery of the ball insert on the inside of the elbow making their strength additionally important […]

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“Who’s Your Daddy” guidelines for the pitcher’s father

When you’re deciding what to do for your son…think of getting him some training to develop hisgeneral athletic skills. A pitcher’s performance and mechanics are usually only limited by his strengthand physical capabilities. When you’re out in the yard playing catch with your son, make sure he takes it seriously. Don’t lethim be sloppy, on

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Did you know?

Did you know…the wrist contributes 21% to the velocity of the pitch? Did you know…the muscles in the fingers that control the spin of the ball insert on the elbow?  Making them stronger helps not only in the war against elbow pain but can help your ball movement. Did you know…rotation to square the body

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The pitcher as a catcher, is this a marriage made in heaven?

Because of the high incidence of elbow injuries that is currently plaguing youth pitchers, we have to look at all possible contributing issues and be aware of all situations that may be putting our pitchers at risk.  One of these controversial issues is the pitcher also playing the position of catcher. My colleagues at the

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Don’t let your pitching injury take you for a ride.

Get in the driver’s seat and return better than ever! I frequently receive calls from a pitcher or a parent worrying about what to do once an injury has occurred.  The pitcher is usually depressed…and the parent is usually scared.  Sometimes it’s a short-term injury, and sometimes it’s a potential career-threatening surgery.  What you do

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The ten things you can do right now to improve as a pitcher

Run speed intervals that last no longer than 10 seconds.  Stop running distance!  Plan to have an off-season to rebuild muscle tissue and progress to a new level of strength & power.  Strengthen your pitching fingers… they insert on the medial elbow and can increase your elbow health.  Grip the ground securely with your front foot on your stride landing.

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