by Brent Pourciau | Aug 13, 2024 | Hitting
To increase your bat speed is a crucial factor that can significantly impact your hitting performance. It’s not just about making contact with the ball; it’s about making solid, powerful contact that can drive the ball into the outfield or even over the fence. A...
by Brent Pourciau | Aug 8, 2024 | Pitcher Velocity Training Articles
Velocity fluctuations in athletes, especially pitchers, can be perplexing and frustrating. These fluctuations can significantly impact performance, leading to inconsistency and decreased effectiveness on the field. Whether it's a sudden drop in speed or a gradual...
by Elijah | Aug 8, 2024 | Pitching, Pitching Injury, Pitching Tips
Arm care for Position Players: Essential Practices for Optimal Performance Maintaining the strength and health of your arm is paramount in baseball, not just for pitchers but for position players as well. While Top Velocity is renowned for its focus on pitching...
by Brent Pourciau | Aug 6, 2024 | Lifting
If you want information on Using Force Plates to Train Pitchers, this is the article for you! The Prevalence of Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Youth Baseball Shoulder and elbow injuries are alarmingly common in baseball players, particularly pitchers. These injuries...
by Elijah | Aug 1, 2024 | Lifting
As a former professional pitcher and current coach, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of barbell row exercises and their variations for the upper body health of baseball players. Barbell rows are fundamental for developing the back muscles, which are crucial...
by Brent Pourciau | Jul 29, 2024 | Pitching Velocity Baseball Training
Overview of 3X Pitching Guide to 90mph: 3X Pitching is a revolutionary training program designed to help pitchers increase their velocity, aiming for and surpassing the 90mph mark. Developed by Brent Pourciau, this method leverages biomechanical principles, strength...
by Elijah | Jul 18, 2024 | Lifting
Did You Know Your Diet Can Impact How You Move? When talking about sports nutrition, the focus is often on recovery, muscle growth, and overall health. However, there's a nuanced layer that's often overlooked: the impact of nutrition on biomechanics. While formal...
by Brent Pourciau | Jul 15, 2024 | Baseball Articles
TopVelocity Sports Science represents the cutting edge of athletic performance enhancement, combining the latest in biomechanics, sports science, and technology to create comprehensive training programs for athletes. Founded by Brent Pourciau, a former professional...
by Brent Pourciau | Jul 12, 2024 | Pitching
Mastering the art of pitching involves understanding various types of pitches, each with unique mechanics and effects. Among the most effective pitches in a pitcher's arsenal are the sinker and the two-seam fastball. Both pitches can deceive hitters with their late...
by Elijah | Jul 3, 2024 | Fitness Guide, Lifting
In the competitive world of baseball, where milliseconds can make the difference between a win and a loss, optimizing athletic performance through evidence-based training is crucial. One of the most effective methods for gauging and enhancing an athlete’s progress is...
