Baseball Speed Training
December 1, 2008 by BaseballSpeed
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Understanding Baseball Speed Training: Part I
I remember the spring days very well. My friends and I would be outside at the first sign of warm weather. We would grab our ball gloves and stomp through the damp muddy ground to play some catch or perhaps engage in an intense game of run-down. Whatever the activity [...]
Total Baseball Speed Conditioning
November 15, 2008 by BaseballSpeed
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Total Speed Conditioning
With so many articles on Speed Training, you would assume that there is plenty of great information available. The problem is that the topic of speed is not being totally covered. There are categories of training that are just not being discussed.
There are so many athletes specializing at a young age, and we [...]
Top 10 Baseball Speed Training Myths Revealed
November 1, 2008 by BaseballSpeed
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Speed Training Myths: Top 10 Speed Training Myths Revealed
Each day we receive questions about training speed. So we’ve taken those questions that we hear the most and answered them in a slightly different format.
1. Static stretching prepares you to compete/practice
Static stretching actually reduces power output. Athletes should prepare for practice by doing a dynamic warm [...]
How to Develop Plyometric Power for Baseball
October 15, 2008 by BaseballSpeed
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Plyometric Power!
Plyometric training is an excellent supplement to your speed, strength and power training program. Plyometrics can greatly improve your power levels and help increase body control since they deal with moving your own bodyweight through hopping or bounding exercises, medicine ball throws, etc.
However, this type of training requires high levels of coordination, power, strength [...]
Sprint Conditioning for Baseball Players
September 15, 2008 by BaseballSpeed
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Conditioning for Sprinters
By Latif Thomas
Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditioning is an important aspect of overall training for all track athletes. The aerobic system must be able to supply an adequate amount of oxygen to the muscles. If it cannot, ultimately, lactate accumulates and begins to shut the muscles down. Therefore, training must both increase aerobic capacity [...]
