Tagged With "Bat Speed"
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What to look for in a strength and speed coach?
My son wants to to get some extra work for speed and strength. He's not getting alot of it at the school. So I got some names of trainers but I'm unsure what to look for. My experience with hitting coaches was we tried a few out and went with the one...
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Hit vs fc on tag play
I keep score for our Varsity team. Our lead off hitter with some good wheels hits a slow/medium speed 3 hopper to third base with one out and a runner on second. The 3rd baseman comes in on the grass to field it, fakes a throw to first, draws the...
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After D-backs- Cubs Game @ Chase Field
If you're in Phoenix during Easter weekend you may want to venture over to the Diamondback Chase Field Saturday April 3rd. The 2- time State Champion Mingus Marauders will be playing @ Chase field right after the D-Back game at 3:30 to 4:00pm. Two...
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Cool HS thread !! Easter weekend treat!!!
If you're in Phoenix during Easter weekend you may want to venture over to the Diamondback Chase Field Saturday April 3rd. The 2- time State Champions Mingus Marauders will be playing @ Chase field right after the D-Back-Cubs game at 3:30 to 4:00pm....
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Warm up Speed vs Pitching speed
Maybe a crazy question.My son plays cather/pitcher/3b and 1st for a team in Colorado. He pitches in the mid 80's as a Soph on varsity.During warm ups the other day coaches had a gun out and happened to clock him at 88mph in long toss. While catching...
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Need to increase speed in the next year
So i'm trying to become a better pitch and since theres no help near me. I'm 17 years old and i can only throw up to 65mph witch is fast for my city. but i'm looking to hit up to maybe 75-80 with in a year. So any help would be great.thanks,Dalcma.
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Orlando Scorpions Announce Summer 2010 Prospect Camp
The Orlando Scorpions, in conjunction with The Next Level Baseball, are proud to announce tryout dates for the upcoming Summer 2010 season. In an effort to add significant value to the tryout experience, we have decided to hold the tryouts in a camp...
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Catcher's Camp
Gators Baseball will host a catcher's camp on Saturday December 12th. December 19th bad weather alternate date. The camp will run from 10 am - 3 pm with a one hour lunch break from 12 till 1 pm. Fee will be $50 per player, and limited to 12. Camp will...
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Bob Feller interview
Watched a fascinating interview with Bob Feller last night on the MLB Network. The guy is 90 years old and remembers EVERYTHING from his playing days. Talked about Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey and tons of others. Talked about pitching strategy, how...
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Running Speed Natural or Taught?
I have been wondering ....As a general rule is running speed a natural attribute someone is born with or it is a "learned" tool?I watch some of these NFL players that are 275 pounds and up putting up some pretty incredible numbers as far as running...
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Gators Baseball 15U Tryouts
Gators Baseball will host tryouts this Saturday December 19th @ Paschal high school, 2 pm. We are currently looking for 6 players to complete our 2010 Spring/Summer roster. Speed and pitching a plus. For more information, or to register for the...
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Kettlebells
Anyone have much experiance using kettlebells? I was looking in to buying an ebook by Mike Mahler on Explosive Kettlebell Training For Speed and Power. Anyone train with kettlebells or even better, used this program?
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Question about pitching machine speed from a shorter distance.
I just have a random question. So yesterday I was in the batting cage trying to break in my new catchers glove and getting used to balls being pitched that fast. Now I was catching balls at 85 mph on the big unit machine and it was only 48 feet away....
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Just Wondering
I was just wondering if anyone had any insight on the posibilites of my younger brother recruitment wise. He is 14 years old and 6'0" Main position is pitcher but is a very good catcher, 3B, & 1B He throws mid to upper 70's on his fastball. He has good movement on both his 2-seam and 4-seam. 2 good off speed pitches in a Change up and curveball that he can locate very well. He has very good endurance usually throwing between 70-80 pitches per start and has a very good grasp of the mental...
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Don't know where to start
Ok firstly, I want to apologize if this is a huge wall of text. It's just that I really have no clue as to what I should do.Secondly, I see that this is a HS baseball forum, I am actually a couple years removed from HS, but in terms of eligibility,...
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Swing Speed Radar Results?
Is anybody else using a "Swing Speed Radar" to record bat speeds? I'm curious to find out how fast high school players around the country are swinging it.Our records so far is 92 mph by a HS Junior. We have another HS Junior at 91. Had college players...
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How to adjust??
I kept getting bashed on and given sarcastic remarks for sounding cocky (Clearly wasn't trying too.) when I said in another topic in a situation when I'm thinking fastball and the curveball or off speed comes I just react to the baseball. So I was...
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How to advise son on a situation
My son is playing short on the high school team. He's primarily centerfielder on his showcase team per advice of pro scout (speed, reaction, arm). His arm keeps getting stronger. Pitching he hit 85 on the gun last fall and cruised at 82/83 with the...
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Watching Colleges Practice
Today I got to see the University of North Carolina practice and it was just amazing. They put on a practice session of things they did during a typical practice session as part of the North Carolina High School Baseball Coaches Association. About 12...
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"Having a Loose, Quick Arm"
I've seen a lot of scouts talk about this, and I've seen it in videos where top pitching prospects' arms will move so uickly that you can barely see them. I have seen my own mechanics on video and they are similar but I'm nowhere near attaining 90+...
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Just Fred
A cop stops a Harley for traveling faster than the posted speed limit, so he asks the biker his name. 'Fred,' he replies.'Fred what?' the officer asks. 'Just Fred,' the man responds. The officer is in a good mood and thinks he might just give the...
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Bat speed
How do you develop early bat speed? I have been told that I have late bat speed. Is it a matter of mechanics or training or what? Thanks.
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Rebel Behavior on Field
Well something I read on this web site today kicked up in me a memory from way-back I'd like to share. Maybe you've seen similar things. Mid 70's; playing a Legion tourney in Colo. On the other team was a centerfielder with probably more talent than...
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Speed Question
Question for the people with vast player experience. How fast is a 4.15 home to first time? What does this equate to in a 40 or 60 yard dash? Thanks.
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How many pitches a day?
hello,I've started throwing to get my speed up and i'm wondering how many pitchs i should be throwing a day if i'm 17 years old. thanks,You know your Canadian when you use a hockey net as pitching net. True story.
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Let's say YOU are the coach...
...At a non-powerhouse D1, and you have one spot in your recruiting class left. You've narrowed it down to two players: a LHP and a RHP. For the sake of comparison, let's say that each pitcher is virtually identical to the other in most ways: they...
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Velocity question_when to just "chunk it"
I have been wanting to know this for a while. Everything I read says 85+ is where you want to be as a RHP if you want to pitch in college. I am going to be a senior this year and will be working in front of colleges this fall. Just to give some...
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Exit Speed
Howdy again guys! Another question of mine is regarding exit speed. I was close enough at this most recent showcase, to watch that part of the workout. I saw them testing exit speeds in the cages. I saw swings that were...
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Texas Stix Fall Tryouts Ages 12U-18U
Texas Stix Tryouts are set for the Fall and are as follows: Euless Trinity HS (500 North Industrial Blvd Euless TX 76039) 8/9 Saturday 9:00 am: ages 12U-14U 8/9 Saturday 12:00 pm: ages 15U-18U Plano East HS (3000 Los Rios Blvd...
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Arena Starz South Tryouts
Tryouts for the Arena STARZ South 2015 summer 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, and 17u teams will be held on Sunday, August 24 . Details are as follows: LOCATION Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 TIME 13u-14u...
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First Prospect Camp
2018 went to his first prospect camp yesterday. Experience was great. He was one of two 2018's that were there...ball exit speed was 76 and he came in the 9th to pitch with 1K, BB, 1ER (topped out at 68)...went 1 for 2 with a 1b(line drive...
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Force Play Slide Rule
Federation Rules question: If the runner from first slides into second on a force play going from 6 to 4 or 4 to 6, and because of his speed his feet will slide beyond the base (straight line from first towards left field), why would he be...
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Speed-up Rule
Top of the first and the catcher (hasn't yet played the field) hits a single. Coach put in a CR (Courtesy Runner) for the catcher. Fourth inning, catcher is coming to bat, but coach puts in substitution. Substitution gets a...
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Will break for surgery matter?
My son is a pitcher, 6'1", 175, RHP. He had a nerve issue in his right elbow where after about 50 pitches, the muscle was rolling over the nerve and would start to irritate him. So, he had surgery during his high school junior year season to move the...
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Is this a good training routine?
I know that I'very started quite a few threads on speed, so now I'm just trying to put it all together. I have a barbell and ten pound dumbells, so I've been trying to figure out the best way to get faster, using a mix of weights, plyometrics, and...
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Thanks PGStaff his 60 time has never been better
I'll cut to the chase at the top of this posting. If you are looking to improve you or your son's 60 time go to the PerfectGame website and search using "Run Faster" and click on the articles tab. Scroll down and read the article "Do you want to run a...
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Jacob Rich 2015 RHP Western Albermarle HS
Jacob Rich 2015 RHP (6'0-160) from Western Albermarle HS in Crozet(VA) pitched at UNC on Sunday and showed a nice 85-86 mph fastball , 70mph cb against the Virginia Cardinals. Jacob plays for the Richmond Braves and shows a nice clean delivery...
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60 times vs Game Speed
My guy is fast on the bases and in the outfield. Has really good range in the outfield. Last season, he legged out a triple in 11.5 seconds,and during games on close plays, can get down to first from the right side in 4.0...
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Elite Pitchers Program - Driveline Baseball
With summer ball winding down, the 2014-2015 off-season is nearly upon us. Driveline Baseball is once again running off-season Elite Pitcher groups for the following ages: -Youth (11-13) -HS / College -Pro Kyle Boddy is the head...
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Outfielder error question
Fielding error question: bases loaded, line drive to right field, bounces a couple of times before right fielder gets to it. He's running full speed and momentarily bobbles ball. Runner from second scores without a throw. Is...
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Arm velocity program?
Our 2017 went to his first showcase, and I feel that this board helped us be prepared for what to expect. Thank you to all for creating this forum and posting such great info! Son posted a 2.11-2.19 POP time and throw velocity of 68....
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Rawlings A’s Holiday Hitting Camp Ft. KC Royals Asst. GM Mike Toomey
Rawlings A’s Holiday Hitting Camp
Ft. KC Royals Asst. GM Mike Toomey
When: December 27th and 28th
Time: 9:00am- 10:30 (9-13 year olds)
11:00am- 12:30 (14-18 year olds)
Where: Scardina Barn
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The #1 Strength technique to prevent Arm Injury
Do you have a Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) tear? Do you want to know how to prevent a SLAP tear, Elbow pain, or any significant injury from happening as a baseball player? Enter Chris, a 15y/o left handed pitcher who was throwing good heat for his age (sitting in the low 80's) without any formal pitcher training. Chris began developing a painful pinch on the back of shoulder early in the Spring of 2014 in the late cocking position. This pain eventually brought him to my...
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Poor Velocity from Poor Lay Back in Late Cocking?
[Let’s take a step back in time…….] “WTF….Why are they not improving their velocity with all the hard work they’ve been putting in?” Hours spent in the gym each week working on strength and power exercises, with years of evidence backing that up. Weeks spent honing their craft (they’re baseball pitchers btw), further ingraining the mechanics and postures they’ve been taught to avoid. I even personally examined these kids for any anatomical maladies that would prevent this sort of thing from...
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Phenom signature National Teams try-out
This is a list of our try-out dates, location, and times. Phenom National Signature Team Try-out Dates: February 14, 15 and 16, 2015 Professional player Profile and Assessments (Checking in time 1 hour prior to testing time) Times:...
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EXOS @Raleigh Orthopaedic Baseball Clinic Dec 13th
Peak Performance for Throwing Athletes Saturday December 13, 2014 from 9- 11 a.m. For all athletes ages 12-18 11th Annual Baseball/Softball Training Clinic Peak Performance for Throwing Athletes Saturday December 13, 2014 from 9- 11 a.m. For all...
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Increasing bat speed
I wanted to have my son work on increasing his bat speed. Overload/underload training seems to be a promising direction. Has anyone used.this? Does anyone have a routine to follow. Any help would be appreciated.
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Workouts for players always "in season"
A lot talk about multi-sport athletes. So you have a kid who is always in season for his sport. But the kids who aren't start "unofficial" workouts -- lifting, speed training, long toss, etc. I have also read some commentary...
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2018 LHP looking for summer team in Portland, Oregon area
We are looking for a summer team for our 14 year old Freshman (will be 15 in March). Ideally, we would like for him to be able to play for both his HS summer team and a travel/showcase team, although we realize that may not be possible. He is...