There is a lot of controversy around why pitchers ice arm post game. After surgery I was very strict when it came to icing post game. I know that it isn't enough for me here to just say that, "Hey, I did it, so you should too." So, I took some time to research the web...
This question can stir up a big argument about the value of the pitching arm but there is only one answer. The pitching arm does not generate the velocity. It only guides the pitch. Therefore the pitching arm must follow the body and does not come into play until the...
The biggest problem I find in young pitchers is that they have poor separation velocity in their hips to shoulders. There are many articles on this site covering the pitching component "Separation." It is so important because having separation from your back hip to...
Is bad pitching mechanics a sign of poor awareness of movement or muscular weakness? Above average coordination takesĀ fast twitch muscle strength. Fast twitch motor neurons recruit more muscle fibers. This means more control of the body and also more explosive power....
Using steroids and growth hormone (GH) injections to boost testosterone growth hormone has more bad side effects than positive returns. This is why I speak against these illegal drugs. Through proper strength and conditioning, an athlete can naturally stimulate their...