Last time, we discussed if sacrificing intent is beneficial for improving command. Research looking deeper into the Speed Accuracy Trade-Off and human movement reveal it is not. We know proprioception plays one of the largest roles in throwing strikes and commanding the baseball. Improving proprioce...
Previously, we’ve discussed various updates on weighted-ball research: both on biomechanical findings from ASMI and from a variety of long-term training programs. More research is a good thing, and as we look back on what we think we know, there are some interesting points that are not often discuss...
This summer we saw 250+ pitchers in our gym from May to September. Of those, we have 152 pitchers to compare pre- and post-bullpen velocity and motus sleeve data to see the effects of weighted-ball training. The first day athletes were in the facility they were asked to throw five fastballs off a mo...
182 athletes trained in our facility this summer. To review the results, the average athlete’s mound velocity improved from 86.7 mph to 90.04 mph. Yes, our college summer athletes averaged 90mph off the mound. Below is some more data we collected on their training. Weighted Ball Pull-downs and...
