by Brent Pourciau | Oct 26, 2015 | Pitching Tips
In episode 7 of the @Topvelocity #pitchingtips show we discuss how overhead lifts are crucial for shoulder strength and stability. Not only does strengthening and stabilizing the shoulders help you throw harder, but it is critical to keeping the arm healthy as well....
by Brent Pourciau | Oct 24, 2015 | Pitching Articles
There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of studies on pitching performance that mainly focus on the upper body. The problem is energy comes from the lower half musculature interacting with the ground. These "ground reaction forces" is what the pitcher uses in his...
by Brent Pourciau | Oct 21, 2015 | Pitching Tips
In episode 6 of the @Topvelocity #PitchingTips Show we discuss what your legs and hips should be doing and how that transfers to the throwing arm. Both legs have an equally important job in the pitching delivery. There are two drives in the pitching delivery, the back...
by Brent Pourciau | Oct 20, 2015 | Pitching Tips
In episode 5 of the @TopVelocity #PitchingTips Show we discuss the best way to time your leg drive later and closer to front foot strike with good internal rotation. We talk about how the torsion drills are one of the best ways to practice timing your leg drive closer...