What to expect during your pitching assessment?

The pitchers assessment at RPP has multiple pieces to it that generally require 1-2 days of evaluation and review, including the following:

    • Movement Screen
    • Strength and Power Assessment
    • Pitching Mechanics Evaluation
      • Video Review and Analysis
      • Motion Capture Assessment
    • Pitch Movement Evaluation (optional)
    • Post-Assessment Consult Session

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Can you provide a summary of your hitting assessments?

As an athlete, you are not able to move efficiently if your body isn’t in a position to do so. Incorporating assessments, strength training and data analytics into how we train players is a bit of an art. Since each and every player is different in every way, the key is to parse through the information and determine which pieces are relevant for each player. Below is a typical testing day for position players at our facility and it’s broken up into several sections:

    • Movement and Strength Assessment
    • Video Review and Analysis
    • Kinematic Sequence Analysis
    • Swing Metrics
    • Batted Ball Results

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How do I schedule a visit if I am coming from out of town?

If you’re coming from out of town, scheduling a visit is very simple.

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Can you tell me about your strength program for older athletes?

Our strength programs for older athletes (ages 16 and older) are highly customized and 100% based on an athlete’s strengths and weaknesses specific to his position on the field.  The programming is:

    • Based on a thorough head-to-toe assessment
    • 100% designed around the individual’s strengths and weakness
    • Unlimited training sessions (3, 4 or 5x per week)
    • Flex time (you can basically come and go as you wish)

Here is the 5-step process we use:

    • Physical Movement Screen
    • Force-Velocity Profiling
    • Monthly Program Design
    • Training
    • Periodic Re-testing

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Do you have a Summer Hitting Program for position players?

Yes we do!

The Hitting Development Program is a comprehensive 12-week protocol and it’s heavily reliant on data analytics to assess and develop players.  It includes an extensive upfront assessment covering various hitting metrics, and the athlete’s strength and mobility profile.  The information allows us to prepare a customized hitting program and individualized strength training specific to each player’s needs.  The following is a brief summary of the initial evaluation:

    • Movement Assessment
    • Strength and Power Assessment
    • Kinematic Sequence Patterns
    • Swing Path Metrics
    • Batted Ball Results

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Do you have a summer throwing program for pitchers?

Yes, we do!  Our 12-week Summer Throwing Program is specifically designed for pitchers whose main priority is to improve their velocity and overall performance.

Upon starting the program, each athlete will receive a thorough assessment that will provide us with the necessary info to provide each with a customized blueprint and a plan. All athletes in the program will also receive nutritional guidelines as well as the opportunity to receive manual therapy. The following is a summary of the various components of the program which would be included in each athlete’s programming:

    • Movement Physical Assessment
    • Video Analysis
    • Pitch Design (data and video)
    • Throwing Program
    • Strength and Conditioning Program
    • Recovery

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Do You Work with VBT on Remote Athletes?

Yes we do.  All of our programs have VBT metrics incorporated into the training.  We use PUSH bands at the facility, but you would need to purchase your own VBT device.  We are big believers in VBT.

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Do you have a pitch design program?

Absolutely.  RPP is one of the first facilities nationwide to incorporate pitch design into our training programs.  We run pitch design programs on a regular basis.  All of our pitching coaches are extremely knowledgeable and well versed on the topic.

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How do you assess pitchers ball movement patterns?

The introduction of new tech like Rapsodo cameras is changing the landscape for pitchers at all levels.  Working with our pitchers here at RPP, the first thing we do in Pitch Design work is get what we refer to as the pitcher’s DNA, which generally requires a full bullpen on the Rapsodo camera with at least a dozen pitches by pitch-type.

From there, we break it down into several components and review each piece of information in-depth. It’s basically like preparing a game plan.  Let’s go over step-by-step what we look for and how we assess the results:

    • Spin Efficiency %s
    • Movement Patterns
    • Differentiation and Relative Movement
    • Holes in the Movement Pattern
    • Consistency of Pitch Axis by Pitch Type
    • True Spin Rates
    • Arm Slot (Release Height and Side)

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