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@GudBaseball

3 years

Teaching an athlete how to rotate properly to transfer energy efficiently requires a fundamental understanding of how to work through the middle of your body. (THREE PART SERIES BELOW 👇) @FlatgroundApp

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Organizing pitching drills into categories allows us to understand the objective and amplify the feelings we’re attempting to repeat. Pole loaded step backs are a great pseudo category between “deficit” and “disassociation” drills. @FlatgroundApp

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Better understanding of “disassociation”: how can we find ways to achieve the feeling? 🤔 In simplest terms, disassociation allows players to understand the brief window of firing the back hip against the front side while maintaining internal rotation. MORE 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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Rotational efficiency and separation comes from the athlete’s ability to create parallel planes of rotation via the trunk and torso relationship. If you feel yourself struggling with this, try adding this 3-part series into your warmup routine. @FlatgroundApp

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Back knee banded ER Drill is a great way to “feed the mistake” and teach the body to drive the back knee and heel down and backwards towards second base in order to propel forward momentum without losing ground connection. The band stays outside the knee and is being pulled…

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2lb medball downhill variations are an effective drill that provide a few benefits: ✔️ performing reps with high intent while creating minimal valgus stress ✔️ learning to create proper disassociation/leverage movements ✔️ easier to focus on lower half mechanics @FlatgroundApp

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A common phrase used in the pitching community is “vertical shin angle”. It paints a picture of understanding where the knee and foot relationship need to be in the back leg in order to create back hip external rotation. The disconnect we tend to see in players is that this is…

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@GudBaseball

3 years

🚨 UNDERSTANDING TORQUE AND DISASSOCIATION🚨 Torque refers to rotational force in the pitching motion where tension is created into foot strike. In the simplest terms, “disassociation” means… MORE BELOW 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Pitching drills can be categorized into different groups based off their objectives. QB Stepbacks are categorized under a group called “deficit” drills due to the trade off of negative net force in an attempt to recreate the following: (EXPLANATION BELOW 👇) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Finding an athlete’s ideal depth in their hinge can be difficult due to the fact that the amount of hinge necessary differs from case to case. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

When throwing a changeup, the intent will always outweigh the grip. Grips can help with manipulation of the movement, but selling it through arm speed outweighs the deceptive value of movement on the pitch. Preset the grip and throw it with intent. @FlatgroundApp

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Retraining your body to allow the hips to become the primary driver in your delivery can be a little tricky. Whenever we ramp up intent on our high velocity days, many of us have a tendency to try and “speed up our arm”. (Thread below 👇) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Creating pelvic rotation while keeping the torso stacked over hips/trunk can be a tricky sensation to replicate. If you struggle with chasing the lead leg post-foot strike, use a stability ball to maintain a quiet upper half while focusing on pelvic rotation. @FlatgroundApp

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3 years

Most pitchers spend the vast majority of their time either in the weight room, training room, or the mound. No matter how strong you are, how healthy you are, or how well you understand pitching mechanics, one thing is for certain: (More in comments below 👇) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Something as small as the way the front foot peels off the ground during leg lift can dictate whether or not an athlete can successfully shift weight into the glute during loading phase. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

Removing unnecessary elements to rotation can be tricky, especially with the added proprioception of throwing to a target and having to “get on top of the ball”. Stability ball downhill blends are a great option for players who want to work on: MORE BELOW 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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3 years

Different types of pitching drills can often be organized into different groups in order to help athletes hone in on specific weaknesses in their mechanics. MB downhill blending can be categorized as a “leverage” drill for many reasons. (MORE BELOW 👇 ) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Being able to organize pitching drills into categories allows us to better understand when and how to do specific drills. “Hinge” variations are a specific set of drills that address the first movement out of post peak leg lift. (DETAILS BELOW 👇) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

**FROM HIP TO THE WHIP** We often find ourselves misunderstanding what needs to happen post front foot strike. Some athletes struggle to work through the middle of their bodies due to an instinctual need to “slam”. @FlatgroundApp (More in comments 👇)

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@GudBaseball

2 years

What does it mean to “rotate late”? 🤔 Delaying rotation to the right moment of delivery creates a sense of urgency with the lower half, creating a more fluent transfer of energy from hips to the whip. More 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

**Hide the hip pt. 2** Finding ways to repeat specific mechanics requires diligence at a lower intensity in order to recreate sensations at a higher intent. We’ve talked in the past about “hiding the hip”, but what do we mean when we say this? (More👇) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

**HIDE THE HIP** We’ve been discussing this cue a lot recently but what does it help us with? The thought here is to hide the back hip from your catcher so he can’t see it until the end of your stride phase. (More in comments) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

📕BECOMING A STUDENT📕 I’ve had players ask in the past when I made my biggest personal leap in velocity from the low 90s into touching 100 and I always tell them the same thing: I learned how to move better. A thread below. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

“Arm care” isn’t just arm care. Take the time to take care of the primary engine that helps deliver each pitch. If the hips are weak and unstable, the rest of the body has to work harder. 😰 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

The majority of elite level pitchers understand the importance of movement with purpose. Sometimes finding 15-20 minutes a day to explore ranges of motion is all it takes. Challenge yourself to expose where you lack range of motion and work on it. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Understanding the importance of front leg bracing/force acceptance is often associated with a more efficient, clean rotation of the pelvis. “Acceptance” drills fall into a specific category of pitching drills that allows players to: (MORE BELOW 👇) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

@UncleChaps Hey that’s my dads house! 😂😂

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@GudBaseball

3 years

🚨UNDERSTANDING THE FIRST MOVE🚨 Half of learning better first movements is exploring your own limitations and deficiencies. Adding a little resistance to a movement may force the body to self organize and prioritize what muscles need to fire first. MORE BELOW👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

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Well-timed violence is better than learning to pitch with max intent. Teaching an athlete to press down on the ⛽️pedal later leads to better sequencing and timing of rotation into foot strike, creating an uninterrupted transfer of energy into the upper half. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Pitching drills can be categorized into different groups based on the goal they’re trying to accomplish. Foam roller hip shift drills falls into the “proprioceptive” and “shift” categories and helps with: MORE BELOW 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

Recently there’s been a healthy amount of discussion between delaying trunk rotation and understanding when it’s time to hit the ⛽️ pedal. A simplified way to look into “when” is to time up back hip rotation as the front foot simultaneously lands. MORE BELOW @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

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Step backs have become a staple for almost every thrower I’ve had the pleasure of working with for numerous reasons: -utilizing a negative first movement in exchange for a better feel of establishing ground connection -allowing the athlete a more favorable opportunity to find…

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@GudBaseball

3 years

What does it mean to “hide the hip?” 🤔 Here we have @filip_jacob doing a great job of initiating the first movement post-peak leg lift by sitting the back hip down and ahead of his back heel, creating proper momentum and a sustainable hip hinge. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

The key isn’t more rotation. It’s finding ways to delay the trunk longer while staying connected. There isn’t a big gap in how much a big leaguer rotates vs a little leaguer in terms of degrees. The difference is they delay the trunk a lot longer. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

1 year

Struggle to create awareness through the middle of your body? Give these a try 🔥 “SL coil to 90 degree dropback” is a great way to prime tension in the lead hip, allow it to unwind and assist you in loading/counter rotating into the hip at back foot connection. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

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‼️UNDERSTANDING SEPARATION‼️ let’s look at an example of a 95 mph fastball and focus on 3 key concepts of understanding efficiency in separation. A lot of players look at separation and chalk it up with “how much scapular retraction can I create?” (MORE 👇) @FlatgroundApp

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There’s a lot of factors that go into overall health of pitchers. One area in particular that should always be maintained and/or looked into is T-spine extension and rotation. (More in comments below 👇) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

1 of the downfalls of overhead sports is that our bodies limit us to making a certain amount of reps before fatigue. 2 lb medball throws clean up sequencing patterns and incorporate more repetitions into your weekly workload without taxing your body too much. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

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Why are 2 pound Med balls so effective for patterning? Similar to the concept of loading more weight on a bar, when performing squats, applying resistance forces more stabilization in the body due to its natural need to adapt to the stress involved. Additionally, performing 2…

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@GudBaseball

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100mph stepback drill? 👀 It’s amazing what happens when you simplify the load phase and learn to relax late into the throw. Let me explain. One of the things that I’ve been fighting the majority of this off-season is creating excessive tension in the upper half of my…

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@GudBaseball

3 years

What does it mean to maintain a neutral pelvis and to “hide the hip?” “Hiding the hip” refers to where the first belt loop on the right side would sit (or left if you’re a lefty) and seeing how long you can hide it from your catcher. (More in comments) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Most athletes struggle with the rotation phase of their delivery by chasing the front leg, creating poor weight distribution. The more weight that is applied to the front foot, the more difficult it is going to be to create force acceptance through the front leg. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Struggling to find your hinge? One of the common issues we see with athletes struggling to find their hinge (especially in the stepbacks as shown in the video) is rushing out of the load phase and prematurely torquing the back leg into internal rotation. (More👇) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

5 months

Rotation, when implemented correctly, happens in 3 phases: 1. Back heel connection to remain anchored to the floor through stride phase 2. Back hip rotates into internal rotation to organically peel the heel off the floor 3. The back hip fires into extension again front hip…

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Let’s simplify the first movement here. Sometimes, players struggle to hold back hip hinge because they aren’t in an ideal set positions to create the desired movement. More below on how a towel can assist pitchers into an ideal set position. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Finding a pitcher’s natural depth in the load phase is a critical part of their mechanics. Removing the stability from the ground by using a yoga mat helps the athlete find his connection to the ground while simultaneously exposing inefficiencies. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

I’ve heard some coaches in passing discuss creating more “separation” in their deliveries… When approaching rotational concepts, it’s best to discuss the difference between “separation” and “disassociation” to avoid training an athlete to spin out. MORE BELOW @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

7 months

One of my favorite kneeling variations is the hybrid kneeling step back This drill challenges the athlete to find positions of leverage in a constraint environment, while also placing the lead hip into a position of internal rotation. This allows an athlete the freedom to…

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Pelvic rotation plays a pivotal role in transferring energy to the whip uninterrupted. Understanding why the front leg might sink into the mound vs. bracing and accepting ground force requires distinguishing the potential factors that create this inefficiency. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

“Stay sideways” is a short, yet simple cue that allows an athlete to cue up a couple different feelings without overthinking or doing too much: @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Effortless velocity can be traced back to the timing & efficiency of an athlete’s rotation at foot strike. Well-timed rotation allows the sensation of the hips delivering the arm while mistimed rotation can feel forced or “pushing/pulling” yourself to the target. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

One of my favorite things to watch in higher velocity pitchers is their ability to “crash the back hip” against a quiet torso. What does this mean? (EXPLANATION BELOW 👇) @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Teaching an athlete how to properly rotate can often be done by adding just enough resistance to force their own body to learn how to move with efficiency. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

6 months

When it comes to dry repetitions, we prefer to isolate the lower half from the rest of the delivery to avoid any form of valgus stress on the elbow as well as disassociate timing patterns created by dry repetitions. Keep it simple, grab a broomstick or a pvc pipe and feel out…

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Being able to understand and create counter rotation at a lower intensity is important for an athlete to fully understand the importance of holding the back leg’s hip hinge. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

🌪Hips deliver the arm🌪 “The hips are quick and violent while the upper half stays silent 🤫🤫” Explanation below 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Most drills work simply because they provide an opportunity within a controlled environment to exaggerate mechanics or sensations we’re attempting to recreate. Detailed explanation of Downhill slide plate 3x rocker drills below 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

5 months

Focusing on the important of ground connection to re-establish the full chain of transfer of energy: 1. The back hip stores tension as the back heel anchors and allows the athlete to move forward while establishing ground connection 2. The back hip fires into IR, shooting…

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@GudBaseball

3 years

How conscious of what your feet or ankles are doing in your pitching motion? Today @mihalakis_55 and I discussed the importance of being able to anchor down into foot strike vs. rolling into it and how the position of the feet can play a pivotal role in force acceptance.

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Rocker drills are often a staple in throwing programs, but there are ways to modify them to find what the athlete needs to feel. Using a slide plate is an excellent way to remove friction from the ground while working on pelvic rotation speed and control. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

Keep it simple. ✅create the appropriate amount of momentum ✅anchor down into the floor with the back foot ✅delay hip rotation until foot strike a lot of upper half mechanical issues tend to self organize when athletes address their lower half first. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

‼️UNDERSTANDING FRONT HIP IR‼️ 💭”front heel lead”💭 A lot of coaches talk about the relationship between front hip internal rotation (IR) and back hip external rotation (ER). Seeing as most baseball players aren’t kinesiology majors, let’s simplify. MORE BELOW @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Thought of the day: Coaches: have you ever signed a pitcher after watching a video of them performing a 4oz pull down? Asking for a friend. 😂 📸: @mihalakis_55 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

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Some changeup cues that have helped a lot of athletes with their offspeed development: -horseshoe on top -thumb down at release -middle finger inside of the ball -110% effort inside the ball -knuckles on top -roll the knuckles (pronation) -index finger ahead of the ball It…

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@GudBaseball

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A lot of athletes spend a lot of time throwing to a tarp or screen and very short distances. The reason why they do that is to take the trade off of removing proprioception in order to chase better feelings off the slope in hopes of integrating it to when they get in game.…

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@GudBaseball

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A great way to provide immediate feedback on the quality of your ground connection is to use an unstable surface. In this particular case, we use sand on the beach. Altering proprioception can create improved results of ground connection and build strength in the muscles…

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@GudBaseball

3 years

When we speak of “segmenting” what do we mean? 👀🤔 Segmenting is a term we use to describe the separation between hips and shoulder in proper sequential order. Our whole concept is fundamentally built on using energy from the ground up. A BREAKDOWN BELOW 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

There are more opportunities to learn from days where we don’t PR than the days where we feel our best. @mihalakis55 & I had a great discussion today about the importance of not just maintaining parallel planes, but making sure that we don’t contradict the slope @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

A good way to create separation comes from the ability to corkscrew or create counter rotation in the early phases of the sequence. Loading drills on a slant board are a great start to allow an athlete the freedom necessary to relax into the hinge & corkscrew @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

The body craves movement. Over the course of my own personal career, I’ve learned that spending time taking care of your arm before and after throwing is just as important as making the throws themselves. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

Here’s a fun little transformation on myself from 2018 to today using nothing other than the drills and programming that @SanzeriBaseball and I designed with the help of @primeathletics1 for strength + conditioning programming. Progress isn’t always instant. Trust the process.

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Struggling to find the ground? Removing stability from the ground surface is an excellent way to create added proprioception and awareness to ground connection. More in comments below regarding sand step backs 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 years

⚓️ANCHOR DOWN⚓️ Using @benwiegman as another great example, one of the biggest factors I watch for is an athlete’s ability to hold the floor and rotate into footstrike as it gradually “peels” off the floor. More below 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

6 months

Understanding the importance of that heal connection can be an essential key to any athlete properly using their lower half. When the heel becomes disconnected early and the weight rolls onto the toes, the body has no choice but for the back hip and knee to begin moving into…

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@GudBaseball

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Your first move out of the set position and peak leg lift is essential for setting up your ability to load and unload freely throughout your delivery. Take @cademinatto for example, one of the better movers we’ve seen at a long time at @primeathletics1 Who by the way is a class…

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@GudBaseball

2 years

🛑PUMP THE BRAKES🛑 One of the moves commonly executed with elite level throwers is their ability to stop lower half momentum into foot strike and decelerate, even at low intent. This provides a better of transfer of energy into the whip at delivery. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

2 months

This might just seem like a normal outing post, but anybody who knows the long and arduous process of rehabbing from Tommy John knows how special coming back and getting their first outs in a game is. All the months of rehab, lifting, the mental hurdles and dances we go through…

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Over the years, I’ve learned that one the most important pieces to arm health is taking care of your hips and making sure they function as needed. The worse off we are through the middle of our body, the more likely we sustain more wear and tear in our elbow and shoulder. Giving…

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@GudBaseball

2 years

❕❕LET IT HAPPEN ❕❕ Most players we talk to often find themselves frustrated with the feeling of “rushing” down the mound. This is often due to athletes forcing excessive momentum to occur. The slope of the mound provides all the momentum an athlete needs. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Many athletes misunderstand the importance of quickness in rotation vs. the the range of motion it occurs in. More is not always better. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Pitching drills can be categorized based off their focuses in an individual’s delivery. “Hold” drills fall under a pseudo category that involves plyos, bracing, and core stabilization, ultimately leading to a better understanding of clean transfer of energy. @FlatgroundApp

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(Thread) One of the personal movements that I struggled with early on in my career was capturing back hip tension and using it at the right time in my delivery. This journey went from the process of “dynamic capture” (think Camilo Doval at peak leg lift) vs. what you see- (1/3)

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Mixing and matching drills to exaggerate feelings that need to be repeated is part of what makes programming for an athlete essential. Band-assisted drop back MB throws are a perfect mix of “proprioceptive”, “deficit” and “leveraging” categories MORE BELOW 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

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As we begin ramping up this offseason, we’re big believers in building from the ground up. 9oz kneeling coil ups is a great way to start with a decent level of intent (especially for those that struggle to throttle back intent) due to its reduction of overall volume and stress…

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@GudBaseball

3 years

One day in to making adjustments 👀 Sometimes making improvements can be as simple as changing your warmup routine. Use your warmup routine as an opportunity to prime essential movement patterns necessary for optimal pitching performance. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

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INITIATING DRIFT VS “RUSHING” Learning how to properly drift down the mound versus creating unsustainable/unusable amounts of momentum can be adjusted by one simple thought: The decline of the slope itself is all the momentum you’ll ever need. MORE BELOW 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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🍽FEEDING THE MISTAKE PT 2🍽 Last week we touched on the topic of using bands to feed the mistake, but our goal here is to continue adding proprioception and challenging variables to force ourselves to create specific feelings we desire in our mechanics. MORE 👇 @FlatgroundApp

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Focusing on the deceleration process of throwing before picking up the ball is like installing brakes on your car. You can only drive as fast as you can stop. Take the extra time to fortify those muscles responsible for decel and reap the benefits 🤙🏼 @FlatgroundApp

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1 of the struggles between the coach & player relationship is the ability to convey the feeling they are supposed to feel when performing a certain mechanic. Players tend to think different from one another, meaning that universal cues can often lead to misinterpretation.

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It’s crazy how much change can happen in 5 years. This first clip was me, pitching at the highest level the game has to offer. Arguably, the worst mechanics that I’ve ever had in my life. Most guys get complacent when they get to the big leagues, and I was no different. It…

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3 years

Touching the mound every day is a critical part of becoming comfortable off the mound. Whether it’s for dry repetitions or for throwing a “touch and feel”, our body naturally adapts to the surface that we most commonly throw from. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Creating efficient rotation doesn’t just mean keeping the trunk and torso parallel. keeping the torso upright/stacked over the trunk prevents early anterior tilt of the pelvis in the delivery & allows an athlete more freedom to rotate in a short, violent window. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

4 months

Your first movement heavily influences your ability to create back side closure and hold/ride tension through your stride into delivery. If the front leg moves vertically up and down in the first move without closing off, we typically see a “swivel” of the front hip. The later…

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@GudBaseball

7 months

Mixing and matching throwing modalities can dramatically improve outcome for athletes. Here’s a great example of Ben, who during the first half of his half kneeling high intent throwing day was sitting 67-68. We ultimately shifted his focus and played the +1 game where we…

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@GudBaseball

2 years

Addressing your goals for the off-season should be simple. Here’s an example: 1. Establish ground connection 2. Establish active tendencies through the middle of my body 3. Begin to implement momentum while maintaining the feeling of pelvic rotation @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Hips are the 🔑 - that being said there are plenty of ways to get creative and improve upon hip flexion/extension. Great post right here on ways to improve upon it! 👇👇

Blair Vaughan

@blairvaughan41

3 years

⚡️Strengthen Hips to Build Speed⚡️ 💥 Banded Hip Flexion Holds 💥 Couch Stretch PAILS/RAILS Building strength and active mobility in end ranges of Hip Flexion and Hip Extension will aid in increases in speed and durability while sprinting.

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@GudBaseball

3 years

⚡️MAKING YOUR WARMUP COUNT⚡️ A lot of players believe that just moving around and “getting a good sweat going” is all it takes to get ready to throw for optimal performance. Tailor your warm up exercises to address issues you wish to correct on the mound. @FlatgroundApp

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@GudBaseball

3 years

Understanding the function of pelvic rotation in the pitching motion plays a huge role in efficient rotation. Using a dowel or pvc pipe is an excellent way to visually see what happens to the trunk throughout your load/stride phase. @FlatgroundApp

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