by Tyler Anzmann | Jan 16, 2020 | Fitness
In part 1 of this series I discussed the differences between type 1 and type 2 back leg approaches and how the athletes who use each differ. In part 2 we’ll discuss how these differences influence the training for each athlete type. While no coach should try to fit...
by Tyler Anzmann | Dec 13, 2019 | Fitness
Despite what the internet and some coaches may lead you to believe, there is more than one approach to high level pitching mechanics. While the hip hinge and “sitting into the back leg” gets a lot of attention, it is not the only way to throw hard, and it is not the...
by Tyler Anzmann | Oct 18, 2019 | Fitness
While strength, power, and the intent to throw hard are all extremely important for throwing velocity, they are all relatively useless without efficient throwing mechanics. Although hip/shoulder separation and lead leg blocking are frequently talked about and well...
by Tyler Anzmann | Sep 20, 2019 | Fitness
If you ask almost any male athlete what their goals are when they begin training, inevitably one of their goals will be, “To get jacked!” This isn’t a bad thing. Gaining muscle mass requires a commitment to training and recovering hard and is often a great starting...
by Tyler Anzmann | Sep 5, 2019 | Fitness
Pushing off of the mound obviously happens during the pitching delivery, but it is largely subconscious. Consciously cuing this pattern may lead to suboptimal timing and sequencing ultimately resulting in lower velocity. For practical purposes, making sure that...
