- Feb 17, 2014
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Wanted to get some thoughts and opinions on what folks think about your generic HS weight lifting program and how they impact softball pitchers.
My DD is a freshman in HS. She plays basketball & softball. She's been taking the school's Advanced Physical Conditioning class the second semester. This class is your typical, generic weight lifting class, ie leg day, chest day, cardio day, etc.
I am wondering what the impact might be on DD's pitching, mainly concerned with velocity. Either my pocket radar is broken or DD is down 3-4 MPH this spring. Grades are based on level of improvement, increasing your 'max out', etc. For instance, she has increased her squat by about 65 lbs since she started this program right after the holidays.
I'm more concerned about her softball performance than her basketball performance. So, I want to do what's right for her softball career. So, I am wondering if she should be taking this class. I am thinking about talking to the teacher, who is also the basketball coach, about trying to cater her program to help her with softball more so than basketball.
Looking forward to your thoughts.
My DD is a freshman in HS. She plays basketball & softball. She's been taking the school's Advanced Physical Conditioning class the second semester. This class is your typical, generic weight lifting class, ie leg day, chest day, cardio day, etc.
I am wondering what the impact might be on DD's pitching, mainly concerned with velocity. Either my pocket radar is broken or DD is down 3-4 MPH this spring. Grades are based on level of improvement, increasing your 'max out', etc. For instance, she has increased her squat by about 65 lbs since she started this program right after the holidays.
I'm more concerned about her softball performance than her basketball performance. So, I want to do what's right for her softball career. So, I am wondering if she should be taking this class. I am thinking about talking to the teacher, who is also the basketball coach, about trying to cater her program to help her with softball more so than basketball.
Looking forward to your thoughts.