This program will cover all aspects of pitching. Below is more information on what to expect:

• Arm Care:  Pre- & Post- throwing exercises for strengthening and injury prevention.

• Plyo-Ball Throwing Drills & Techniques

• Medicine Ball & Strength Training

• Throwing Mechanics:  Series of throwing drills to ensure proper mechanics and strengthen muscle groups in arm.

• Throwing Progression:  Throwing program designed by ISA Staff that will take you through the proper steps and progression to ensure arm health as well build up arm strength.

• Mound Work:  Introducing the mechanics of the “wind-up” and “stretch”.  The emphasis will be on optimizing an efficient delivery translating to consistency and “easier” velocity.

• Pitch Development:  Establishing fastball command and the development of a change up. Introduction of a third pitch (depending on athletes age), will be a focus as well.

• Pitch Sequencing:  Help pitchers understand the mental side of pitching. (What pitches should be thrown in what counts) Challenge the athletes to up their baseball IQ.

• Pitchers Fielding Practice:  Teaching proper ways to field their position.  Ensuring pitchers are properly equipped to handle all defensive situations.

• Controlling Baserunners:  Simplify controlling baserunners and the run game. Cover how to properly hold runners to prevent base stealing by mixing a pitcher’s timing and learning how to properly pick off to bases.

• Rapsodo & Stalker Pro II Radar Progress Tracking

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Week 1 & 2: Prep Phase

Week 3 & 8: Velocity Training

Week 9 & 10: Bullpens