Training for Functional Strength focuses on developing strength in movement patterns we use every day.

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.

Functional Strength Classes are scheduled for November and December.

Arm Care and Arm Strengthening Classes are held in January and February.

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.

Our pitching sessions are more than just skill development — they're an opportunity to foster a love for the game, build confidence, and instill a strong work ethic that extends beyond the field. Our coaches are committed to not only helping you become a better pitcher but also a better teammate and competitor.

Pitching Development Sessions

Process That Creates Growth, Progress and Positive Change

“We Don’t Just Develop An Arm”

“We Create A Pitcher”

The High Five Pitching Mechanics Program has been developed by long time pitching coach

Rich Taylor to help young pitchers enhance their skills, gain self esteem and enjoy the great game of baseball.

Targeted toward 8-10 year old pitchers, the High Five Pitching Mechanics Program stresses throwing fundamentals, arm care, pre game routines and structures the groundwork for mental and physical success in a live game situation.

Not only has Rich Taylor been at the professional and collegiate level, but he’s spent the last 40 years perfecting solid pitching mechanics for youth players.

Isometrics/Arm Circles

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

Our Evaluation Sheet will identify things to improve on and point out your strengths.

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

“We don’t just develop an arm, we create a pitcher”

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.