Baseball Pitching: The Fix

May 10 2024 29
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Baseball pitching motion analysis, troubleshooting, and performance based on science, featuring pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli - a Sport Kinesiologist with a Master's Degree in Exercise Science. Listen as Angel discusses the prevention and treatment of baseball pitching injuries, as well as science-based performance tips for baseball pitchers, coaches, and parents of all ages. More information on Angel can be found at https://gymscience.com

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S10E03 - Pitching Mechanics and Training Methods: the connection to the current elbow injury epidemic

May 10 2024 39 mins  
Pitching Mechanics and Training Methods: the connection to the current elbow injury epidemic Looking at mechanics and training methods as possible contributing factors to the pitching injury crisis is not only necessary to understand the entire scope of the situation but also to eliminate blind spots that keep us from finding solutions. Don’t miss this podcast with video demonstr

S11E02 - Looking for Velocity in All the Right Places

Apr 16 2024 43 mins  
Looking for Velocity in All the Right Places Need I say more. Continuing the discussion from my last podcast, you will see photos, examples and drills that demonstrate the importance of releasing the ball as close to the plate as possible. Jacob and I also discuss the continued injury epidemic in the baseball world and I talk about my take and experience as a troubleshooter of the

S11E01 - Pitching Injuries: Avoid These Two Lower Body Mistakes

Mar 28 2024 51 mins  
Pitching Injuries: Avoid These Two Lower Body Mistakes I found my inspiration for this first episode from an excellent article about the dangerous state of pitching injuries. While there were many differing opinions on why injuries are on the increase, I thought it was time for me to talk about how I solve injury issues and arm problems on a day-to-day basis in my work as a pitchin

S10E09 - Creative Ideas for On-the-Field Pitcher Development

Oct 04 2023 50 mins  
Creative Ideas for On-the-Field Pitcher Development If you’re on the field during these Fall months, it’s a perfect time for pitching coaches to get creative and focus on some of the individual skills and details that can easily be overlooked during the season when velocity and throwing strikes take-up all the attention. Along with my co-host Joe DeMers, I share some thoughts a

S10E08 - Pitching Velocity and Injuries: one does not have to lead to the other

Sep 15 2023 60 mins  
Pitching Velocity and Injuries: one does not have to lead to the other In today’s podcast, I wanted to offer a perspective on ways to offset the current trend in elbow injuries as a result of increased velocity. There are things to think about, approaches, training, and hope that I offer to pitchers and coaches to inspire a full-scale effort to keep our pitchers safe as they cont

S10E07 - Off-Season Training… Do Not Miss This Phase of Your Development

Aug 23 2023 10 mins  
Off-Season Training…Do Not Miss This Phase of Your Development In this month’s podcast, I talk about the benefits of off-season training and present some guidelines for things to consider when making decisions and creating a schedule. You do not want to misuse the valuable time you have at this important time of the year. Email Angel at [email protected] https://AngelBorrel

S10E06 - Pitching Injuries: are you increasing your own risk? Start taking responsibility for your future now.

Jul 17 2023 66 mins  
Making sure your muscles are ready for the job that you are asking them to do is the most basic responsibility you have, and it is solely up to you, the pitcher. Most injuries are caused by a muscle or muscle-group not being recovered, fatigued, too weak, or being used improperly. In this podcast, I highlight the most dangerous and common errors I see pre-pitching on the field as w

S10E05 - Jacob deGrom’s Injury and a Discussion of The Late-Arm Syndrome

Jun 23 2023 46 mins  
With nothing but the best to Jacob deGrom’s future and his return to pitching, this podcast is dedicated to the importance of efficient and correct joint mechanics to protect all of our pitchers from the pain of what we just witnessed from one of MLB’s best pitchers. The Late-Arm Syndrome at SFC and MER is discussed at length with a checklist of symptoms and causes. Email Angel

S10E04 - Velocity and Forearm Injuries & Everything You Need to Know about the Sinker

May 26 2023 81 mins  
Velocity and Forearm Injuries & Everything You Need to Know about the Sinker With photos of the forearm/wrist/fingers, Angel discusses the vulnerability of the forearm and direct and indirect ways you may be making it more prone to injury. Joe discusses everything about his best pitch, the sinker, and has photos demonstrating all the possible grips along with thoughts and informati

S10E03 - Crime Scene Investigation: what the location of your soreness/pain/or injury is telling you about your pitching motion

May 09 2023 76 mins  
In this episode, Angel teaches you how to connect the dots between the location of some the most common areas of soreness and the most likely part of the motion causing the problem. With early detection and reinjury-prevention being the goal, you will be given a roadmap as to where to look before your soreness becomes an injury. Co-host Joe DeMers explains the new NCAA recruiting r