Articles appreciated or advice on how major leaguers develop POWER and maintain such through a long season.
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Hi Coach. JMHO, but some guys,(Eckstein, Visquel, etc.) don't have much power to maintain. I know what you mean or better yet, who. I do believe those that play this game for 162, condition for that long season or they end up injured or going downhill in september. Jon Doyle may suggest an approach for more power as a hitter, we always taught wrist and forearm work for upper body, and plenty of running, leg and core work.
Power is developed from the ground up. It is developed by teaching the body how to produce more force.
A blend of strengths such as reactive, speed, relative and starting should be focused on.
The key is to teach the body how to move correctly and generate this force from within. The great ones do this naturally. Those of us who aren't so lucky need to teach our bodies how to do it.
The way to maintain power throughout a long season is by staying healthy (obviously) and keeping the Cebtral Nervous System (CNS) fresh. This may be the most widely misunderstood aspect of baseball-specific training.
If a player is doing lighter weight and higher reps in-season he is setting himself up for CNS fatigue. This will slow reaction time, drain energy levels and significantly lower force production.
Shorter workouts using moderate weight, explosive bar speed and complex movements is the way to go in-season.
A blend of strengths such as reactive, speed, relative and starting should be focused on.
The key is to teach the body how to move correctly and generate this force from within. The great ones do this naturally. Those of us who aren't so lucky need to teach our bodies how to do it.
The way to maintain power throughout a long season is by staying healthy (obviously) and keeping the Cebtral Nervous System (CNS) fresh. This may be the most widely misunderstood aspect of baseball-specific training.
If a player is doing lighter weight and higher reps in-season he is setting himself up for CNS fatigue. This will slow reaction time, drain energy levels and significantly lower force production.
Shorter workouts using moderate weight, explosive bar speed and complex movements is the way to go in-season.
