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One Thing I Wish Every Player Would Do baseball overhead athlete pitcher performance & durability pitching recovery

One thing that I  tell parents to do for their kid or their kid to be doing throughout their career, especially in high school, is to take time off after a season.  That does...

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What makes Pitcher Performance & Durability different? baseball phil plisky pitcher performance & durability pitching

I often get asked, "How is this program different?"  I totally get that question because it seems there are so many programs out there that a new one pops up every day.   Our program...

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What is tested at the MLB Draft Combine? baseball baseball sprint speed phil plisky training

Ever want to know what it takes physically to perform at the highest level?  Athlete Development Solutions co-founder Dr. Phil Plisky takes Dan Sarmiento (@dsarm) through the MLB Combine...

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Doing the Little Things in the Right Order Matters baseball baseball sprint speed softball sprint speed sprinting todd arnold

Sprinting is a skill, similar to catching, throwing and batting.  These skills are learned step wise, first a soft toss right into the glove, then harder and longer throws until you can handle...

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The Importance of Consistency baseball nathan denning pitcher performance & durability recovery restoration training

One of the primary goals for most pitchers is to gain velocity.  A key element of gaining velo is consistency.  After all, goals can't be achieved without consistency.  The...

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Considerations for Warming Up baseball nathan denning overhead athlete pitcher performance & durability pitcher readiness readiness

When you're warming up to be able to go on the mound to start, it's important to think of the whole body. Pitching is not just a shoulder or an elbow exercise. It involves the body from the ground...

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One Thing That Really Surprised Me About the Pros baseball nathan denning pitcher performance & durability pitching readiness

I've worked several professional pitchers, and one thing that I've noticed that they do, especially the ones with proven durability and minimal injuries, is that they have a routine that...

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What's the difference between fatigue, soreness and pain in your pitcher? baseball phil plisky pitcher performance & durability pitcher readiness pitching

One of the most confusing questions for a baseball parent or coach is how to know when a pitcher is experiencing fatigue, soreness, or pain.  As a physical therapist, athletic...

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The Best Tip for Young Pitchers baseball development nathan denning pitcher performance & durability pitcher readiness pitching

Parents and coaches of young pitchers often ask for advice about the child's development as a player.  I like to tell parents that the best thing for development for your kid is to follow...

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What I love about the Pitcher Performance & Durability Program baseball development nathan denning pitcher performance & durability pitcher readiness pitching readiness restoration

We created our Pitcher Performance & Durability Program to provide pitchers at all levels with a comprehensive training regimen to maximize performance and increase...

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