Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Baseball Speed Training – Part 5 of 5
Dynamic Pre-game Warm-up and Practice Drills
The objective of the dynamic pre-game warm-up is to develop mini practices within the pre-game warm-up or drills that can be implemented during practices. With youth baseball players, it is important to develop baseball fundamental skills and develop the player athletically. Using the Dynamic Pre-Game warm-up will give the players [...] http://digg.com/u1Pdo5
The objective of the dynamic pre-game warm-up is to develop mini practices within the pre-game warm-up or drills that can be implemented during practices. With youth baseball players, it is important to develop baseball fundamental skills and develop the player athletically. Using the Dynamic Pre-Game warm-up will give the players [...] http://digg.com/u1Pdo5
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Baseball Speed Training – Part 4 of 5
Acceleration: Depending on the athlete’s flexibility, age, mechanics and strength levels, acceleration can last anywhere from 15 to 30 yards for most team sport athletes. Learning how to dig through the ground, with intensity while displaying proper technique, is the key to developing acceleration. Remember that technique must be reinforced daily because placing your athletes [...] http://digg.com/u1PUSw
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Baseball Speed Training – Part 3 of 5
Placing your body in the correct position during acceleration will make the transition to maximal speed smoother and easier. Athletes should drive out, positioned in a 45 degree angle creating a straight line from head to heal. Falling and push–up starts are effective because they place athletes in the correct position at the beginning of [...] http://digg.com/u1PPZf
Friday, March 5, 2010
Baseball Speed Training – Part 2 of 5
In our last article we discussed the importance of speed and agility and teaching acceleration. Paying attention to proper running mechanics will help your players to develop speed quicker. Here are some of the fundamental aspects that should be addressed:
Acceleration Mechanics: To accelerate efficiently, mechanics must be reinforced daily by focusing on arm [...] http://digg.com/u1PICR
Acceleration Mechanics: To accelerate efficiently, mechanics must be reinforced daily by focusing on arm [...] http://digg.com/u1PICR
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