by Tyler Anzmann | Jul 1, 2020 | Fitness
All pitchers have heard certain mechanical cues and common phrases used by teammates and coaches everywhere. Along with hip/shoulder separation, “scap loading” is one of those phrases. Scap loading is a phrase originally coined by Paul Nyman and refers to the...
by Tyler Anzmann | Apr 15, 2020 | Fitness
Sprinting is a foundational movement in which athletes in all sports should be proficient. This doesn’t mean that all athletes should train like 100m sprinters, but if you look like a baby deer when you sprint, it’s likely a symptom of poor general movement...
by Tyler Anzmann | Mar 5, 2020 | Fitness
Rhythm and athletic performance are inseparable, whether most coaches and athletes realize it or not. The ability to produce force underlies everything an athlete does, but without rhythm, force will be misapplied, and the ultimate output will be lower than expected....
by Tyler Anzmann | Feb 14, 2020 | Fitness
There seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding about what a long or short arm action means for pitching velocity. Neither is inherently good or bad, but let’s dig into each a little bit deeper. First, let’s define short and long arm action. Short arm action is...
by Tyler Anzmann | Jan 31, 2020 | Fitness
Throwing velocity is a complex topic that involves the intersection of many different ideas and training philosophies in order to improve. In order to reach your highest possible throwing velocity, your “mechanics” have to be “good” or biomechanically sound, but what...
