Comments on: Overload to Underload – Right Concept, Wrong Approach

By: michael

michael — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:40:50 +0000

I know that, just like adding a supplement to a stack, its just a staple that will help.

By: Brent Pourciau

Brent Pourciau — Wed, 04 May 2011 22:11:57 +0000

I promise you using these drills alone will not help you reach your velocity goals. You need a program that trains and coaches all facets of the power pitcher. For example: mechanics, nutrition, strength and conditioning, anaerobic training, etc…

By: michael

michael — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:36:32 +0000

no no, I never meant to use heavier balls than 20% rule. I ordered a 4oz and a 6oz all I will use besides a football

By: Brent Pourciau

Brent Pourciau — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:52:59 +0000

Michael, actually this is a quote from ASMI's Dr. Glenn Feisig on this topic:

"The bottom line is that the research seems to point to using underweight and overweight balls that are only slightly lighter or slightly heavier than the normal ball. Specifically for baseball, stay between 4 oz and 6 oz balls. (A standard baseball is 5 oz.)

If you want to use a significantly heavier or lighter ball, you will not be using proper baseball pitching mechanics. Therefore, ASMI's recommendation is to avoid these type of balls in-season, as you may mess up your pitching mechanics. Using very light or very heavy balls out of season may have benefit, as you can develop general athleticism and fitness."

I believe that the more ASMI studies this approach the more they will not advise it. This is why I stand with my opinion on overweight to underweight ball training.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:01:24 +0000

ASMI says overload and under load works….and your still not for it?

By: Rick Ragan

Rick Ragan — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:29:16 +0000

Hey coach Brent, I was just checking out your website. I think it has some pretty interesting thing.

Thanks,

Rick Ragan

By: gshort

gshort — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:06:01 +0000

Brent,

Hype is placed on this program by misinformed coaches who have the audacity to use this as a sole method of gaining velocity. It is used as one component of my program. Maybe in 10 years we'll have more data and be able to definitively prove either positively or negatively what the program holds. As for now, I have quantified results from injury-free pitchers that utilized the program, and I believe the o/u played at least a small part of their successes. Keep up the good work on your website.

By: Brent Pourciau

Brent Pourciau — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:27:45 +0000

Your comment sounds too much like a guarantee on a diet pill.

Ã¢â‚¬Å“If you take our diet pills everyday, while eating a balanced diet and exercising 4-5 times a week for at least an hour each time, you will loss 5-10 pounds in a month!Ã¢â‚¬Â

You are rationalizing a program that has more hype than positive results. I agree with everything you say you do along with the u/o throwing program. I just believe the u/o throwing program will cause more harm than good.

By: gshort

gshort — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:36:25 +0000

On the topic of the NPA o/u throwing protocol, I do incorporate these teaching methodologies in accordance to a strict adherence to proper throwing mechanics, appropriate age levels, and lastly in conjunction with a functional strength workout for the core, legs, and decelerating muscle groups. Our Velocity Development Camp runs a length of 7-8 weeks long, and has seen no less than an average of 4.2 mph increase in velocity. What has been more impressive is that our students are retaining their top velocities beginning the following season. It is not a magic bullet however. A marriage of all of the above mentioned components with proper nutrition and hydration practices will allow pitchers the greatest chance at reaching their genetic ceilings.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:47:50 +0000

Seth, Thanks for the response to my article. I posted your email with my response on the forums so others can learn from this discussion. http://discusspitching.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=9...