Listen "The Truth About Weighted Ball Programs"
Episode Synopsis
In the episode of More Than Velocity, we talk about the popular baseball training topic of weighted balls.
Download our Velocity Checklist: https://armcare.com/pitch-strong-download/
Show Notes:
1:00- The difference between weighted balls and plyocare balls
4:25- What you need to know before diving into a weighted ball program
8:10- The magic of & our favorite plyocare drills
15:10- Some examples of when and when not to pick up a weighted ball program
16:50- The keys to success with a weighted ball program
18:45- Should we develop starting vs. relief pitchers differently with weighted balls?
21:30- The essential thing to include with weighted ball programs
23:10- The Short vs. Long term focus: When should a player start weighed balls?
26:33- Habits and psychology needed for more intense training
28:55- "Give you give a kid a sports car for their first car...don't be surprised when they wrap it around a pole."
32:43- The guy who throws strikes is easier to teach to throw harder
35:30- The take home on weighted balls
Download our Velocity Checklist: https://armcare.com/pitch-strong-download/
Show Notes:
1:00- The difference between weighted balls and plyocare balls
4:25- What you need to know before diving into a weighted ball program
8:10- The magic of & our favorite plyocare drills
15:10- Some examples of when and when not to pick up a weighted ball program
16:50- The keys to success with a weighted ball program
18:45- Should we develop starting vs. relief pitchers differently with weighted balls?
21:30- The essential thing to include with weighted ball programs
23:10- The Short vs. Long term focus: When should a player start weighed balls?
26:33- Habits and psychology needed for more intense training
28:55- "Give you give a kid a sports car for their first car...don't be surprised when they wrap it around a pole."
32:43- The guy who throws strikes is easier to teach to throw harder
35:30- The take home on weighted balls
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.