It may be basic to some, but I promise every player at one time or another forgets the key word to all baseball-related activities. With that in mind, here’s a short list of where the action of “through” should always be applied.
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Inverted W and Upright Rows
Sometimes the world of baseball can be so traditional, it can’t see or fix problems that can and have been corrected in the real world. Today I want to look at accepted throwing techniques and how similar they look compared to exercises athletes avoid.
Tagged with: exercises, inverted w, Pitching, Throwing
Posted in Instruction, Pitching, Skill Work, Throwing
Posted in Instruction, Pitching, Skill Work, Throwing
Lincecum’s Delivery at 1000fps
Tim Lincecum has a pitching delivery is one that is hotly debated whether or not it is the correct way throw a baseball. I don’t agree with most of it, but when viewing his arm action at 1000fps, he demonstrates what an arm should do (once it’s in position to do so).
Tagged with: Pitching, pronation, Throwing, Tim Lincecum
Posted in Instruction, Pitching, Skill Work
Posted in Instruction, Pitching, Skill Work
Doug Flutie Throwing Mechanics
What does a former quarterback know about throwing a baseball? More than you’d think! Plus, he brings up a few great points very few if any baseball instructor (besides me!) even knows is the right way to let it fly.
Tagged with: Doug Flutie, Instruction, Pitching, Throwing
Posted in Instruction, Pitching, Skill Work, Throwing
Posted in Instruction, Pitching, Skill Work, Throwing
Taking Your Arm to Jiffy Lube?
Tommy John Surgery has come a long way, but you’re kidding yourself if you think it permanently fixes the problem, or is as simple as an oil change.
