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krd005 · 06-09-2008, 03:25 PM

I am currently working with a 14 U team. We have several of the girls who need to work on arm strength. They don't seem to have velosity on their throws. What can I do to help them develop a stronger throw??? Thanks!

Mark H · 06-09-2008, 03:54 PM

I'd suggest understanding throwing first. Nyman's internet download of "Throwing for numbies" or something like that title is very good and he's been very good about following up quickly on emailing the password or key once it's paid for and down loaded. I'd further suggest searching on youtube for Alan Jaeger long toss. Study and follow that program. After you study a few of Jaeger's videos, I'd be happy to answer questions that will no doubt arise.

Marc Dagenais · 06-10-2008, 04:22 AM

Long toss works. Maximize throwing mechanics using lower boday.

Best resource ever produced on throwing mechanics by Mike Candrea. Old classic but still the best softball video I have seen on such a fundamental topic.

It's called Throwing Mechanics and only available in VHS but worth it:
http://www.candrea.com/pages/pro.html

Other wise, you can do what we call overload and underload.

Here is the protocol:

Purpose: To increase throwing velocity
Instructions:
1. Ensure proper warm-up before you start this protocol
2. Do this protocol early in a regular softball training session
3. Every throw is an all-out throw
4. Like anything, stop if any pain.
5. Don’t go heavier than 8.5 oz.
This protocol takes about 10 minutes to do and needs to be done twice a week to be effective.
Equipment:
• 5.5 oz softball
• Regular softball
• 8.5 oz softball
Protocol:
2 cycles of:

- 8 pitches with 6.5 oz ball
- 8 pitches with 8.5 oz ball
- 8 pitches with 5.5 oz ball
Take a 2 minute break between each cycle.

For the balls that you need for that, the best ones are:
http://www.amazon.com/WORTH-WEIGHTED.../dp/B00078BP7M

krd005 · 06-10-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark H

I'd suggest understanding throwing first. Nyman's internet download of "Throwing for numbies" or something like that title is very good and he's been very good about following up quickly on emailing the password or key once it's paid for and down loaded. I'd further suggest searching on youtube for Alan Jaeger long toss. Study and follow that program. After you study a few of Jaeger's videos, I'd be happy to answer questions that will no doubt arise.

WOW..........videos were amazing as well as educational.
The long toss was amazing........

06-09-2008, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
krd005 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 46	arm strength I am currently working with a 14 U team. We have several of the girls who need to work on arm strength. They don't seem to have velosity on their throws. What can I do to help them develop a stronger throw??? Thanks!

06-10-2008, 04:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Marc Dagenais Peak Performance Coach Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 490	Long toss works. Maximize throwing mechanics using lower boday. Best resource ever produced on throwing mechanics by Mike Candrea. Old classic but still the best softball video I have seen on such a fundamental topic. It's called Throwing Mechanics and only available in VHS but worth it: http://www.candrea.com/pages/pro.html Other wise, you can do what we call overload and underload. Here is the protocol: Purpose: To increase throwing velocity Instructions: 1. Ensure proper warm-up before you start this protocol 2. Do this protocol early in a regular softball training session 3. Every throw is an all-out throw 4. Like anything, stop if any pain. 5. Don’t go heavier than 8.5 oz. This protocol takes about 10 minutes to do and needs to be done twice a week to be effective. Equipment: • 5.5 oz softball • Regular softball • 8.5 oz softball Protocol: 2 cycles of: - 8 pitches with 6.5 oz ball - 8 pitches with 8.5 oz ball - 8 pitches with 5.5 oz ball Take a 2 minute break between each cycle. For the balls that you need for that, the best ones are: http://www.amazon.com/WORTH-WEIGHTED.../dp/B00078BP7M __________________ Marc Dagenais, MHK, CSCS http://www.softballperformance.com Connect with me - Follow me on Twitter and/or become my friend on Facebook Marc Dagenais is a softball peak performance coach that helps players be more confident, mentally tougher, hit with more power, run faster, throw harder, and be more dominant on the field. He also helps coaches win more games and get more out of their team. To boost your performance, check our softball drills directory or sign-up for our FREE newsletter to get tons of great softball tips by email!

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06-09-2008, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mark H Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,084	I'd suggest understanding throwing first. Nyman's internet download of "Throwing for numbies" or something like that title is very good and he's been very good about following up quickly on emailing the password or key once it's paid for and down loaded. I'd further suggest searching on youtube for Alan Jaeger long toss. Study and follow that program. After you study a few of Jaeger's videos, I'd be happy to answer questions that will no doubt arise.