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Re: Arm Conditioning/ Velocity Program
So, you're saying you can throw the heavy object - just not the way a baseball is traditionally pitched? Perhaps by throwing the heavy object, the body learns how to perform the throwing motion in a safer manner, and becomes conditioned to do so. - of course the pitchers could just keep doing the same thing the same way they have always done it. By the way, the Earth is flat. I've seen the pictures.
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Yes, that's exactly what I am saying! Javelin, shot put, football, temper tantrum etc. etc. BTW: I want to congratulate myself for a new first: I have now officially been criticized for having "no opinion." Now that I think on it, this may not be a first. "No Oinion Criticism" may have come up in a discussion about curtain colors with Mrs. Steve A.....
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Absorb this from my post then... "I agree there is much still to be learned about the subject, but to dismiss it out of hand as inherently dangerous is counterproductive to that learning and growth." My point is more to your overall dismissal of the practice as "junk science" without really having done the research, which you admit you haven't done.
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The point is you HAVE expressed an opinion without enough knowledge or facts to back it up. That is the problem that limits exploration, learning, and progress. I'm not an expert either, but I have an open mind.
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You have no idea of the level of research & study I have done on the topic (heavy baseballs, not light!). I don't think any would appreciate my attempt to write a novel on it here. I have laid out sound, well thought out arguments against the use of heavy baseballs. I have also admitted their possible benefit balanced vs the obvious potential dangers. If you took the time to actually read what I have written, you would see for yourself. I am personally against their use. This does not...
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Jeez, I leave for 5 minutes and you guys get all snippy. I think what I said here is being overlooked: Perhaps by throwing the heavy object, the body learns how to perform the throwing motion in a safer manner, and becomes conditioned to do so. Rather than using weighted balls to do no more than "strengthen", they should be used as a tool to train the body to use different mechanics. Going all the way back to Marshall, weighted balls have been used not just to make the arm stronger - but to...
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Wow! I guess I shouldn't have mentioned the "F" word! Football! Sorry!
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I agree that many pitching coaches are Advertising with velocity gains of teenage Players who would have gained velocity throwing a coconut. for a lowly trained or Young Person almost any Training will provide gains and kyle will be the first to admit that. once you reach a certain Level genetics start to Play a huge role. however even at the highest Level there can be gains. kyle Trains many pro pitchers and a lot of them have gained even if it is only 2-3 mph. also even at the mlb Level...
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BTW what is interesting that with the modern Training we have the top velocities in MLB haven't really increased. chapman is a bit of an outlier often hitting over 103 but other than him the top velos are around 100 just like they were in the Prior decades. Nolan ryan threw just as hard as syndergaard or Randy Johnson. what did Change is the average velocity. there are much less pitchers throwing 88 nowadays and average Velo is really up. the Training does help but there seems to be a border...
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Fun movie if you haven't seen it. Seems to support that top end hasn't changed but average velocity probably has https://www.google.com/?gws_rd...stball+movie+trailer
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Go with a proven program and you'll be fine. If you think something does not feel right when performing the activity, stop, think, and adjust (call the program and ask questions). Light, normal, and heavy is proven to work either in throwing or hitting.
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I am told by a very reliable source (Former D1 20 year Coach) that what has changed is the gun used to measure velo. "Back in the day," 80's-90's, you had the Jugs & the Ray. The difference between the 2 was that typically, the Jugs would read the velo at a closer proximity to release while the Ray was roughly velo at the plate. The swing was typically 3-4 mph with the Jugs having the higher reading. Now it seems to be the Stalker which I understand tags velo at release & has a...
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Hey what was that round black thing MLB flamethrower Aroldis Chapman was throwing in the bullpen in game 6 of NLCS tonight?? I thought MLB didn't use weighted balls. Crazy huh?
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Re: Alloy Bat Lifespan
Why do you only hit 50-100 balls per week? It should be more like 500-1,000.
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My neighbor played Offensive Guard for IOWA and the eagles. When 12 years old his mother used to return the bats to the factory after he broke them!
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It’s just a rough guess. Tbh I have no idea how many I hit. Now that I think about it, 50-100 is probably not correct. I get About 3 1/2 hours of BP a week.
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If you are only hitting 50-100 balls per week you will out grow that bat before it ever wears out
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Alloy Bat Lifespan
I recently got a Louisville slugger select pwr (Alloy) and I can’t find any info on how long I can expect it to last. How long do you think I can expect this bat to last while in optimal condition? And should I invest in a separate bat for practices? I hit around 100-250 balls per week with this bat.
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Off-season Conditioning Routine
I’m a 14 year old who is going to be trying out for my schools team this March. How often should I be getting in batting practice and how many swings should I aim to take each session? I’m currently getting around 300 swings a week. I also try to incorporate some time each week to conditioning and strength training. Any tips for my routine would be appreciated. thank you, Nick Asmar
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Hey, as a 13 yr old here, I also do some of the same things you do. For speed and agility drills, try to get an agility ladder(pretty cheap) and try some variations to work on your footwork. As far as speed drills not being done outside, try plyometrics(can be done indoors in a larger space like garage) and sprints if you can get to an indoor facility. Stay away from distance running, doesn't help for baseball and also slows you down since you get used to training slow. If you have social...
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For conditioning I usually just do body weight exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, etc.) what type of speed/agility drills would you recommend? I can’t really do anything outdoors because of the weather here in Michigan.
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Keep up the strength training. What do you do for conditioning? I would work on speed and agility drills in place of old school “conditioning”.
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Thank you. I’ll look into the agility ladder and start doing some sprints.
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Dang... I've got a 2025 and he doesn't write like you do. Kudos! Keep working hard. Sounds like you've got a goal and plan.
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I’ve actually thought of that and will try to do some. Really is a good workout.
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do you have a walk/driveway that needs shoveling? full disclosure, i'm from Hawaii and live in California so I don't know much about snow but I've thrown my share of dirt around and I know that's a heck of a workout. can you incorporate shoveling every other day (or every day if it needs it)? you get some upperbody work, posterior chain work, core/twisting work, aerobic activity, etc.
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Lots of great advice here, body weight plyometrics are great ways to develop strength and power. Weight training is another option but I would not advise it unless you are supervised for proper technique and that may be hard at home. Please do not neglect the hitting and throwing prep. Remember if you can throw gas or mash, they will find room for you on the team. Lastly one of the old timers made a great statement about team practices...it is not to make you better, it is an opportunity for...