Reply to "Lets Talk Pitching - Ask/Discussion about pitching from professional instructor"

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Originally Posted by BOF:

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1. Distance running has limited benefits for baseball players, and in fact makes them slower.

2. Weight lifting for pitchers can make a huge difference in velocity and longevity.Quick question, What is the single best lift a pitcher can do? Who would have thought it was a "deadlift". (at least not me anyways)

3. Yoga is great for the general population for health and flexibility, but baseball players are better off doing specific stretching and using micro rolling to improve flexibility where it is required.

4. Weighted baseball programs are not only beneficial in velocity development but recovery….

I am NOT arguing here, just curious. Are you saying you’ve read scientific studies that gave you your belief about the above? If you, can you provide links?

7/19/1411:05 AM

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