Player Development - Information
When we start throwing in the new year, Arm Circles are the first step in our Arm Care and Conditioning Program.
If Arm Circles are done correctly, and with the proper form and technique, the benefits for the arm are numerous.
This link is to the Arm Circle routine all players will be performing in the new year. .
The shoulder blade and the rotator cuff, both critical to baseball mechanics, are often
neglected or misused. You should ALWAYS do bands before you throw. This could mean 5-7 times a week during the season if this is how often you are throwing.
Players will be reponsible for performing the warmup bands routine before every training session at the training facility. Whenever possible, during the off season, on off training days, it is recommended that players do one set of 10 for each up to three times a day or 3 sets once a day.
This link is to the series of warmup resistance band exercises players perform before every training session.
As a pitcher, your arm is your most valuable asset, and taking care of it is crucial for longevity
and peak performance on the mound. While we emphasize pre-game arm care and warm-ups,
a routine of post-game arm care is equally necesary. A post-game routine aids in the recovery process,
restores lost mobility and ensures your arm remains in top shape for your next outing. This link
is to a series of band exercises which will be helpful to restore mobility, enhance stability, and promote optimal recovery for pitchers.
Plyos balls help improve pitching mechanics and arm strength through the use of weighted balls. Balls of different weights will be thrown against a hanging mat. This link
is to video(s) of basic Plyo ball training we have started or will be starting.