Purpose of Review Weighted baseball throwing programs have gained significant attention recently. They have been promoted as proven option for pitchers wishing to increase their throwing velocity and improve throwing mechanics. However, there is some concern that, if not applied properly, they may ...
A friend owned a baseball facility. His son was a friend and high school teammate of my son. Without telling my son this story I walked in one day to find them taking BP off Pro Batter at 100 mph. I suggested they program in a few 80 something off speed pitches to keep them honest...
(2) The best comparison we can give is to a bat donut in baseball. These small weights add to your bat’s overall weight for practice swings, but when it comes time to hit, your body has grown accustomed to the extra weight. As a result, your actual swing feels faster through the...
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Effects of a six-week weighted-implement throwing program on baseball pitching velocity, kinematics, arm stress, and arm range of motion.doi:10.7717/PEERJ.6003Joseph A. MarshMatthew I. WagsholKyle J. BoddyMichael E. O'ConnellSam J. Briend...
PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Implementing a supplemental over-weighted (7 oz) medicine ball program did not have any greater training effect than throwing a standard 5 oz baseball during the preseason. Therefore, it is not recommended to use this type of training during the preseason since no ...