The biggest problem all young pitchers face is learning how to STOP PITCHING WITH JUST YOUR ARM. It is a major problem and is why the injury rates at the youth level are higher than at the professional level based on hours of exposure. If a young pitcher is going to...
This article is for every throwing athlete out there on how to prevent shoulder surgery. I am an athlete, who overcame a career ending rotator cuff tear in college, to play baseball again and make it to minor league ball as a pitcher. I was told, I would never pitch...
by Chad Englehart Introduction Specificity of Training principle is one of the most utilized training principles used by exercise professionals today. (Kramer et al., 2002) discussed the principle of training specificity and explained that the training responses...
Speed Training Implied in any linear speed discussion with a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, is the concept of resisted speed training strategies. Some professionals consider resisted speed training as the most efficient sprint training technique on the planet,...
Enhancing Performance: Decoding the Mechanics of a High-Speed Sprint As a strength and conditioning professional, I frequently encounter a common question: "Can I improve my 40-yard dash speed, and just how fast can I become?" The answer is clear – speed is teachable,...