Episode 11 season 3 is out. I decided to talk about how I program my athletes. I go through four sections including- Eval, Pitching Eval, Progression, Exercise Order. I wanted to take a deep dive into these topics because I know they are completely different per coach. Topics that will be included:

Eval

FMS: OH Squat, SL Squat, Active Straight Leg Raise

1) Truck Stability Test

2) Thomas Test

3) SL Glute Firing

4) Ankle Mobility

5) T Spine Extension

6) T Spine Rotation

7) Arm Care App: Measures Rotator Cuff and Scap strength

8) Broad Jump

9) SL Lateral Jump

10) 40 yard dash

 

Throwing Eval

 

Trunk Movement

• Stabilization Phase
• Rotation Phase
• Flexion Phase

 

Arm Movement

• Separation Phase
• Pickup Phase
• Disconnection Phase
• Elbow Spiral Phase
• Driveline Phase

 

Lower Half Movement

• Loading Phase
• Striding Phase
• Rotating Phase
• Blocking Phase

 

Progression

1. GPP/Muscular Endurance
2. Basic Strength
3. Eccentric
4. Isometric
5. Max Strength
6. Speed

 

Exercise Order

 

Throwing Program Exercise Order