quote:Originally posted by RobV:
I don't think he (House) describes or teaches a high level throw. The stuff about keeping head still, bringing chest to glove, release point infront of foot (perceived velocity idea, which also leads to pushing), towel drills (what are these supposed to do btw) etc...I just don't think they are a way or a means to achieve your full potential to throw a baseball. Limiting you.
Given the numerous pros that House works with, that's tough for me to accept. But if that is your opinion, so be it.
quote:If you train to throw, concentrating on good arm action, a posture that allows for the most effecient way to load and unload in an explosive manner, being a whip for lack of a better phrase, then I feel you will be on your way to throwing at your highest potential./QUOTE]
I actually find these comments mostly consistent with what House teaches. House emphasizes posture and that starts with the head because as the head goes, so goes the shoulders. Loading and unloading in an explosive manner coincides with House's teachings about building momentum, getting maximum separation between hips and shoulders, and delaying shoulder rotation. The whip effect you mentioned is simply the efficient transfer of energy up the kinetic chain. (That probably agrees with most of the "gurus".)
Probably the only thing you mentioned that House doesn't concern himself with is arm action. House believes that arm action (including arm slot) belongs to the pitcher and that if you get your timing right, the arm takes care of itself.
[QUOTE]I think the original poster would do better with the Ron Wolforth program.
He has a program called the Athletic Pitcher, I haven't used it myself, but from what I've seen of it, it shows a number of different ways to TRAIN to throw at a high level. Condition your body so you can achieve you velocity potential and strengthen your arm to help prevent injuries.
No doubt conditioning is important and probably too frequently under-appreciated.
quote:I've also heard good things about the Jeager program (Thrive on throwing I believe it's called).
I've heard of this and thought it was strictly about conditioning. I've read many good comments about it.
quote:I also agree with many of the ideas for throwing that N y m a n/S e t p r o put forth. You have to pay now to have access to the forums there, but I believe that is THE BEST information available on throwing a baseball.
I've only started learning about Nymam's teachings. He seems pretty knowledgeable but I've heard about how he runs his website and how abrasive he can be to those that question him. That turns me off.
