Below is a great self-assessment tool as well as a warm-up for baseball and softball players to feel the disconnect between the Pelvis and Trunk. We call this the Hip to Trunk Relationship in High Level Throwing Patterns. We are exploring trunk rotation and if there are any restrictions on locking up one side vs […]

Wall Ys can be an incredible exercise for overhead athletes for properly tracking the scapular (shoulder blade) and upwardly rotating it along the rib cage as the arm elevates. I’ve written about this before using Weighted Wall Ys. However, this exercise can also be butchered in more ways than one, especially with athletes that have […]

This is one of our favorite Medicine Ball Throwing drills for Catchers! We integrate this exercise in January after we’ve built a solid foundation of Strength, Movement & Coordination and High Level Throwing Patterns. Progression 1: MB Squeeze Throws Athletes need to first feel the trunk/torso working against the hips. This is a simple, yet […]

Understanding scapular upward rotation and how it applies to your athletes will help make your throwing programs more effective, more practical and make much more sense! During overhead movements, the scapular (shoulder blade) needs to upwardly rotate efficiently on the ribcage, to allow the arm to move through a specific range of motion. Take a […]

The Double Shuffle Throw teaches rhythm and proper sequencing in a throw that can be used in your normal daily throwing session OR as an infield drill. I wrote about the Double Shuffle Drill in PART 1 of this series. Check it out if you haven’t already. During your normal throwing routine, implementing this drill […]