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- EP 92: Xan Barksdale: Catcher - Pitcher Dynamics
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In the world of baseball, catchers play a crucial role in their team's success. They are responsible for catching and throwing pitches, blocking balls in the dirt, framing pitches to make them look like strikes, and even managing the game from behind the plate. Xan Barksdale, a former professional catcher and current coach for USA Baseball, comes on to discuss strategies for catchers to improve their game.
One key strategy for catchers is blocking. When a pitch is thrown in the dirt, catchers must quickly get their body in front of the ball to prevent it from getting past them and allowing runners to advance. Barksdale recommends practicing blocking drills to improve a catcher's reaction time on how quickly they can retrieve the ball.
Another important area of focus for catchers is framing pitches. By subtly adjusting their glove and body positioning, catchers can make borderline pitches look like strikes to umpires.
In addition to blocking and framing, catchers must also be aware of key performance indicators (KPIs) that can help them evaluate their performance.
Finally, Barksdale notes that catchers must also develop a strong rapport with umpires. By communicating effectively and building a relationship with the umpire, catchers can improve their chances of getting favorable calls on close pitches.
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Stay In the Zone1 hr 9 min - EP: 91 - RANT Spring Break
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Ranting on a twittersphere craze on why athletes shouldn't go on a spring break trip with their families and skip games.
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Stay In the Zone9 min - EP 90: Scott Richardson - Return To Throwing Gameplan
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In this episode of the Zone Podcast, Scott Richardson comes on to discuss the intricate details of return to throwing strategies, key performance indicators (KPIs), arm pain, and plyos. This conversation is a must-listen for baseball players, coaches, and enthusiasts.
Scott brings years of experience to the table as a former pitcher, coach to several athletes and soon to be DPT . He breaks down the different stages of return to throwing after an injury, providing tips on how to safely and effectively rebuild strength and endurance. He also dives into the importance of tracking KPIs for return to throwing, training with a radar gun and Pulse sensor, overcoming mental blocks and how players can make adjustments and improve their game.
Additionally, Richardson shares his insights on how to prevent and manage arm pain, a common issue among pitchers. He emphasizes the importance of proper warm-ups, recovery strategies, and mechanics, and shares his top 2 recommendations for avoiding injury in season.
Overall, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the strategies and techniques used by top baseball players and coaches to enhance their pitching abilities. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's something to learn from Scott Richardson's expertise.
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IG: @richrehabperformance
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Stay In the Zone1 hr 11 min - EP 89: Rant on Coaching Biases
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Check Your Bias
Step up to the plate and tune in to our latest episode of 'In The Zone' as we explore the controversial topic of bias in coaching methods for baseball pitchers. Join us as we dive into the nuances of shortening the arm action. Don't strike out on this important conversation - hit that play button now! ⚾️🎙️Referenced Post link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpjLm9POzTW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Stay In the Zone8 min - EP 88: Chris Larrauri: Speed Training and Leading Yourself
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In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Chris Larrauri, the owner of 5D Training Systems, to discuss the importance of speed training in sports and general movements. The conversation covers the universality of speed training across different sports and activities, and how athletes can train to enhance their performance.
Chris explains the concept of training for capacity versus training for performance enhancement and shares insights into how micro dosing versus overdosing sprints can trigger the GAS response in athletes. He also provides a sample week layout of how he writes his off-season plans for athletes.
Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the role of speed training in baseball and how they can incorporate it into their own training routines. Chris's experience and expertise in training athletes make for an informative and engaging conversation that any sports enthusiast will find valuable.
Chris Larrauri @chris_larrauriOwner of @5DTraining Systems
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Stay In the Zone1 hr 20 min - EP 87: Rant on Pitch Clocks
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On this episode, I go in on the pitch clock and game clock changes recently happening in baseball at all levels. How can you prepare to come out on top with this change in the game?
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Video example of pitch clock working in pitchers favor: https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/1631727808979546116?s=20
Study on Time constraints in game flow: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334450413_The_Impact_of_Time_Constraints_on_Flow_Experience_in_an_Educational_GameSupport the show
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Stay In the Zone11 min - EP 86: Garrett Baker: Skill vs Action and EcoD
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Join us as we explore the world of coaching and sports performance through an ecological lens with Garrett Baker. In this episode, we'll be discussing Garrett's experience in The Movement Academy with Emergence, and how his approach to coaching has evolved since then.
We'll also be exploring the role of an ecological approach in in-game situations. Garrett will share his insights on how this approach can help athletes develop into their authentic selves and take ownership of their actions on the field. We'll dive into how this approach can invite athletes to move in certain ways and how they can choose their solutions in different ways, based on the environment and context.
Throughout the podcast, we'll be exploring how an ecological approach can help coaches develop a more holistic and integrated approach to coaching. We'll be discussing how this approach can help athletes perform at their best and achieve their goals, both on and off the field.
So if you're interested in exploring a unique and innovative approach to coaching and sports performance, this podcast is a must-listen.
choose their solutions in different ways.
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Stay In the Zone1 hr 15 min - EP 85: RANT Blame Game and Broken Lens
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In this episode, I'll be diving into a common coaching issue: blaming athletes for poor performance.
I'll discuss why this blaming mentality is actually a victim mentality and how it can be detrimental to both coaches and athletes. Also exploring why viewing athletes as "broken" or in need of constant fixing is a flawed approach to coaching, and how this can prevent athletes from being their authentic selves.Towards the end of this quick rant, I touch on how coaches can shift their mindset and approach to create a more positive and empowering environment for their athletes and help them take ownership of their actions and how to support them in achieving their goals, rather than blaming or "fixing" them.
Overall, this episode is a must-listen for any coach or athlete looking to improve their performance and create a more positive and empowering coaching environment.
A video I reference in this episode is linked here starting at 3:06: https://youtu.be/jICvEEqOtEg?t=187
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Stay In the Zone11 min - EP 84: Dylan Wetterling- Knowing Your Why > Any How
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On this episode, Dylan of @Wetterlingathleticperformance comes on to talk some shop. He has a unique background in working with players on the training side and the skill side at Spoon River College.
Dylan is a former athlete turned coach who has had a transformative journey over the years. In this podcast, we will explore how his approach and principles have evolved from his playing days to his current coaching model, which has been significantly influenced by DAC and Bill Hartman.
We'll discuss how Dylan's experience as an athlete has informed his coaching philosophy, and how he has been able to refine his approach over the years. We'll also dive deep into the principles of DAC and Bill Hartman, and how these have influenced Dylan's current coaching model.
Towards the end of the podcast, we'll focus on the mental side of sports performance. We'll explore the importance of an athlete understanding their "why" and how this can help them overcome obstacles and challenges that come their way.
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Stay In the Zone1 hr 9 min - EP 83: Rant on Restricting Curveballs
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On this rant episode, I go on a tangent on how restricting breaking balls being thrown at a certain age and how its affecting their growth long term. There's different schools of thought here but to blanket not having kids throw certain pitches at a specific chronological age is very close minded thinking.
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About In the Zone - with Garrison Roy
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Welcome to In the Zone, the ultimate podcast for baseball coaches and players striving to elevate their game. We focus on achieving peak performance by exploring the mental, physical, and skillful…
aspects of being "in the zone."
Each week, we bring new content—rants on hot coaching topics, quick Mental Minutes for motivation, in-depth interviews with top coaches, and deep dives into educational topics like training techniques and team-building strategies.
Whether you're a seasoned coach or player or just starting, In the Zone is your go-to resource for success on and off the field. Tune in and let's get "In the Zone" together!
Each week, we bring new content—rants on hot coaching topics, quick Mental Minutes for motivation, in-depth interviews with top coaches, and deep dives into educational topics like training techniques and team-building strategies.
Whether you're a seasoned coach or player or just starting, In the Zone is your go-to resource for success on and off the field. Tune in and let's get "In the Zone" together!