Prerequisites to Elite Power and Velocity

Prerequisites to Elite Power and Velocity

Every pitcher wants to be bigger, stronger, and throw 100 mph, right?! Well, what does it take to get there? What are the prerequisites that help set athletes up for the ability to become freaks? When programming for my athletes I consider 3 factors; mobility &...
Pushing vs. Pulling Arm Action and How to Change It

Pushing vs. Pulling Arm Action and How to Change It

Throughout my articles I’ve written often about horizontal abduction (scap load) and its importance to throwing velocity. For many pitchers, problems related to horizontal abduction come in two different forms. One problem is a lack of range of motion (ROM) through...

Warming Up for Your Best Velocity

In order to have opportunities at the elite level, many pitchers work to increase throwing velocity. However, many factors affect the process of increasing velocity and the degree to which a pitcher is successful. One area that athletes often ignore is the quality and...