by Brent Pourciau | Mar 9, 2012 | Pitcher Velocity Training Articles
We all should know by now that long distance running is bad for pitchers (read 2009 article called Just Say NO to Long Distance Running) but now everyone needs to know how bad it really is. Yes, the study below proves that long distance running reduces the bodies...
by Brent Pourciau | Jun 12, 2011 | Pitching Articles
As a pitcher, do you train for power? The more I coach and train pitchers with 3X Pitching, the more I want to spend most of my time training them in the weight room with pure power lifts. All of the 6 components of the 3X Pitching mechanics are representative of a...
by Brent Pourciau | Oct 26, 2009 | Pitching Articles
Many Extreme Long Toss programs use what some call the "Pull Down Phase." This is because after throwing the ball 300 feet in an "Air it out" program, they then want you to pull down your delivery so you do not continue to launch the ball high as you move closer to 60...
by Brent Pourciau | Jun 18, 2009 | References
Stodden DF, Fleisig GS, McLean SP, Lyman SL, Andrews JR. Relationship of pelvis and upper torso kinematics to pitched baseball velocity. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 17(2):164-172, 2001. Matsuo T, Escamilla RF, Fleisig GS, Barrentine SW, Andrews JF. Comparison of...
