Power Training: The Push Jerk
The push jerk is another great exercise for developing power in a team strength and conditioning setting. This exercise is performed standing up, uses most of the muscles of the body, and...
Youth Catcher, Passed Ball Part 2
Sometimes, no matter how good our catcher is, the ball will still get past him. In a previous post we covered how the pitcher should communicate with the catcher so that the...
Heavy Rope Wood Choppers, Part 1
In a previous post we talked about the heavy rope slam. This exercise is great for warming up and for metabolic conditioning. Another great exercise that can be used for both warming...
Basketball Defense: Helpside Part 2
In a previous post we introduced the concept of helpside defense. In it we talked about aggressively defending the athlete with the ball, positioning the defense so that it is guarding the...
Youth Catcher, Passed Ball Part 1
In previous posts we have covered blocking the baseball. Sometimes even if we are skilled at blocking the baseball will still get past us. This post and the next one will cover...