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My DD stayed the same for 2 years. She's gained 2-3 MPH since June.
Guess which 2 years those were.... 7th & 8th grade.
Guess which 2 years those were.... 7th & 8th grade.
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- May 17, 2012
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It's not my thinking, it's documented research. There is no correlation between increased core strength and increased pitching velocity.
If your goal is to increase velocity you would be better off focusing on long toss, over/under training, lower body training, strengthening your rotator cuff, technique, and just getting stronger in general. Your core strength may improve as a by product but it's not something I would focus on.
Well my DD is 15 and turning 16 in March and has gone from 58 mph to 61 mph in just the last month. So it all depends on the kid and how hard they work along with the rate of maturation.
FiveFrameSwing
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Congratulations on the speed increase.
What was 'hard work' associated with the recent speed increase?
FiveFrameSwing
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I attribute most of it to the strength and conditioning program she has been doing since June. Not to mention the fact that she's 6' tall, as I'm sure that helps as well.
I'm not suggesting that core strength alone makes you throw harder! I am saying that core strength absolutely will produce a stronger resistance! Stronger resistance will in fact aid in the transfer of kinetic energy.
Your points made regarding technique, leg training, and long toss are all true.... However a major factor in the technique is resistance
