For those athletes that can do certain basic things properly the sky is the limit. However, the reality is that the underlying foundation that enables pitchers to have good pitching mechanics and do basic things well is great strength and mobility (in other words a good movement strategy). Let me first start by saying this, there is no pitching coach on the planet that can get a pitcher into a desired position if the athlete does not physically have the strength or mobility to get into that position. Period. Continue reading “Addressing Pitching Mechanics Issues in the Weight Room”
Working on Pronation with “Half Kneeling Club Decells”
By Nunzio Signore (BA, CPT, NASM, PES, FMS)
Right around mid-December prior to starting bullpens, I like adding this “weighted hold drill” to our strength training programs. Continue reading “Working on Pronation with “Half Kneeling Club Decells””