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A New Model for Training Between Starts: Part 1 By: Eric Cressey The management of pitchers between starts is one of the most debated topics in the world of baseball training.  Some pitching coaches want multiple throwing sessions between starts, while others insist that a single bullpen is sufficient.  Athletic trainers debate on whether or […]

Strength and Conditioning Programs: Crossfit for Baseball? Written on September 14, 2009 at 7:25 pm, by Eric Cressey I’ve received a lot of emails just recently (as well as some in-person questions) asking me what I think of Crossfit for strength and conditioning programs with baseball players and, more specifically, pitchers. Let me preface this

The #1 Cause of Inconsistent Pitching Velocity Written on July 30, 2010 at 5:05 am, by Eric Cressey As anyone who reads my posts regularly surely knows, I’ve devoted a significant portion of my life to figuring out how to make guys throw baseballs faster.  Sure, having a great change-up and a filthy curveball is

A Great Way to Waste Money and Get Injured Written on September 14, 2009 at 7:25 pm, by Eric Cressey Q: I read your blog here the other day about your “ideal competitive year” for a baseball player.  What’s your take on showcases and college camps?  They always occur during the “down periods” you mentioned:

The #1 Cause of Inconsistent Pitching Velocity Written on July 30, 2010 at 5:05 am, by Eric Cressey As anyone who reads my posts regularly surely knows, I’ve devoted a significant portion of my life to figuring out how to make guys throw baseballs faster.  Sure, having a great change-up and a filthy curveball is

A Great Pitcher Needs One “HEEL” Of A Landing Written by Justin Orenduff on February 3, 2015 in Pitching Methodology, Uncategorized – 3 Comments Once upon a time I used to have the words “ball foot to ball foot” as my screensaver on my computer. At the time, I was a freshman at George Washington