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Mechanisms of Adaptation to High Velocity Throwing

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...

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Quantifying and Managing Throwing Workload, Part 2

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...

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Quantifying and Managing Throwing Workload

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...

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Improving Your Throwing Drills: Marshalls

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...

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How to Differentiate, Program, and Improve Your Mound Sessions

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...

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