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Why Training to Failure Inhibits the Development of Throwing Velocity
Training hard is a necessity if you want to maximize results from your training program. This is often misconstrued as the need to train to failure on every set of every movement. While this may lead to some results when an athlete first begins training, is this the...
Mechanisms of Adaptation to High Velocity Throwing
High intensity throwing is commonly included in velocity development programs, but most athletes and coaches don't understand why it improves velocity. In this article for Simplifaster I discuss the specifics of the mechanisms of adaptation so that coaches and...
Quantifying and Managing Throwing Workload, Part 2
In part 2 of this series I discuss how to practically apply the quantification and management of workloads to determine how to fit in periods of reduced throwing loads while still maximizing development. Download our FREE workload tracking tool here. Interested in...
Quantifying and Managing Throwing Workload
The ability to quantify and manage workload is important year round, but becomes even more important during the season as workloads tend to rise. Preparation prior to the start of the season plays a huge role in the ability of an athlete to stay healthy and to...
Go From a Pushing to Pulling Arm Action Using This Blending Series
In this video I discuss how we've taken athletes from a pushing arm action to a pulling arm action using this blending series. We cover what blending is, the logic behind each movement chosen, and how to put other blending series together. Interested in training with...
Struggling to Change Your Back Leg Pattern? Try This Drill Complex
The back leg plays an extremely important role in a high velocity delivery. In this video we discuss what an optimal pattern is, why it's important, and we offer a drill complex to help athletes make changes. Interested in learning more about remote or in-person...
Rhythm, Relaxation, and Fluidity Cheat Code: Self-Toss Drill Variations
One of the problems that athletes trying to make arm action changes can encounter is over drilling and robotic movements as a result. We can counteract this a few ways, but one that I’ve found to work well, once athletes have mastered their basic drill work, is...
Improving Your Throwing Drills: Marshalls
Marshalls, or pivot pick-offs, are one of the most commonly utilized throwing drills in existence. This drill can serve a variety of purposes and can be modified to fit quite a few different individual needs, however, it's performed poorly far too frequently. In this...
How to Differentiate, Program, and Improve Your Mound Sessions
Mound-based throwing sessions are an important piece to any well-planned pitching related throwing program. However, there are many more session types than most pitchers and coaches understand-it’s not as simple as a high intent velocity development session or a touch...
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Chase Burns Mechanical Analysis
Chase Burns is one of the top collegiate arms in the country heading into next year and possesses an elite fastball, reaching 102 mph. In this video we do an in-depth mechanical analysis and discuss what allows him to reach these velocities. If you're interested in...