For pitchers, this entails building strength to sustain their throwing motion effectively.
In pitchers, functional strength refers to the capacity to engage and control different muscle groups evenly, enhancing both linear and rotational movements.
Functional strength significantly influences a thrower's overall health and performance.
Arm Care isn’t just about resistance band work. It’s about proper throwing and pitching mechanics, strength training, functional strength training, proper rest, off season throwing routine, bullpen work with a plan, proper warm up, post throwing exercises and understanding what your arm is ready for and what it’s not.
The High Five Pitching Mechanics Program, developed by longtime coach Rich Taylor, is designed to help youth pitchers build strong fundamentals, gain confidence, and grow their love for the game. With over 40 years of experience at the professional, collegiate, and youth levels, Rich has refined a system that emphasizes proper throwing mechanics, arm care, and game-day preparational.
Resistance Band Warm Up
Dynamic Leg Warm Up
Functional Strength Exercises
Med Ball Drills
Throwing and Pitching Mechanics
Video
Pitch Logic
Drills
Post Practice Routine
We’ll be watching for:
Pivot Foot Placement
Leg Lift
Rhythm and Separation
Hip Coil
Hips
Leg Drive
Stride and Stride Foot Contact
In addition to:
Arm Action
Shoulders/Front Side
Head
Arm Slot
Release Point
Finish
Balance and Tempo
Don't Throw Strikes trains pitchers at every level
of competition for baseball excellence.
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Don't Throw Strikes trains pitchers at every level
of competition for baseball excellence.