Sand Medicine Ball Use

I am assuming you are referring to these?:

 http://oatesspecialties.com/sa...treme-duty-p-48.html

My son's college program uses these in the off season with a very specific program that I believe is partly based on Ron Wolforth's program.

http://www.combatpitching.com/

I will say that you can't just go purchase these and "start throwing them around", not to say that you are contemplating this just but it should be done with a coach who is familiar with them and their purpose. Even if I filmed it and posted it you would not really understand it without coaching assistance. (BTW he is at college and I have no time to do this anyway ) 

I would contact or purchase  Wolforth  if really interested. 

BOF, son asked about them and I've never used them in a pitching capacity. He had one coach showing him the uses, but head coach doesn't like using them. Just thought I'd see if anyone had experience with their use and or benefits. Thanks

Tom, what do you mean by sand medicine ball.  I know of two, one like BOF describes, and other which is regular medicine ball size but not bouncy.  My son uses the later for one hand and  two hand thrust throws to work on explosive arm movement, explosive leg movement, and explosive hip movement, all as part of his pitching workout program.  This is different than the use of regular medicine ball work for lats (twisting lunge throws, etc).

Son says the one his coach has him working with is slightly bigger than a baseball. Looking for risk - reward benefits.

I am a big fan of modern training methods applied to baseball, pitching included; however I am also cognizant that there are no magic bullets when it comes to increasing velocity and performance.  As long as these alternative approaches are done in conjunction with a coach who knows about them, then great. Personally they would be great for players in areas with inclement weather since all you need is a solid wall and you could throw all winter.  My son uses around 6 different balls, one of them is a little bit bigger than a softball but if I recall he throws this one backwards. Again get a coach who is familiar with them and follows a proven program. I know Wolforth is one, but I am sure there are others.

Good luck! 

Thanks BOF, he's in the low 90's now, attends an NAIA school in Alabama. He's just looking to get a better edge on the competition, lol.