More Than Velocity

In this episode of More Than Velocity, we cover the topic of two-way players in baseball. Ryan and Jordan dive into some of their insights learned from coaching some of the top pros who excel at multiple positions on the field (such as Shohei Ohtani) and tell you everything you need to know about developing strengths at multiple positions. 3:07- Insights on managing two-way players from years in p...

In the episode of More Than Velocity, we talk about the popular baseball training topic of weighted balls. Download our Velocity Checklist: https://armcare.com/pitch-strong-download/ Show Notes: 1:00- The difference between weighted balls and plyocare balls 4:25- What you need to know before diving into a weighted ball program 8:10- The magic of & our favorite plyocare drills 15:10- Some examples...

In this episode, we discuss: what the kinematic sequence is, how to measure it, and how rotational training can improve it.  Then we talk about why tracking performance changes are essential to any biomechanics changes (kinematics, arm path, etc.) coaches may consider making with an athlete. Show Notes: 1:40- What is the kinematic sequence 7:40- How to measure the kinematic sequence 10:00- Rotatio...

In this episode, we lay out the need, logistics, and structure of the essential off-season baseball training program. Listen to this to learn how to set up throwing workloads and correctly periodize a plan to hit the season in stride. Show Notes: Listen to our episode on pitch counts: https://youtu.be/F4ZqI-8Y-tw Download the Pitch Strong Guidelines: armcare.com/pitch-strong 1:20- Structure and de...

In this episode of More Than Velocity, the ArmCare crew breaks down essential assessment tools to evaluate your pitching performance. Show Notes: 1:15- See through the "fog of war" 3:23- Slow-motion mechanical breakdowns 6:00 - Programs to use to assess pitch mechanics 6:25- Proper pitching perspectives for video analysis 10:40- Are you making it easy for runners? 15:45- Dissecting your baseball p...

Download the Pitch Strong Guidelines here: ArmCare.com/Pitch-Strong Throwing injuries, specifically for the elbow, are at the highest level they have ever been in baseball. The problem doesn't seem to be decreasing and players ages 15-19 are the most susceptible. It appears that part of the problem is that there is a general lack of awareness of the overuse issue in baseball. For example, a recent...

Ryan Crotin and Jordan Oseguera explain why lower body strength training is crucial to performing on the mound.  From fixing the kinetic chain to handling peak torque, a strong lower half matters.   Additional resources: Blog Post https://armcare.com/blog/hip-core-for-arm-care/   https://armcare.com  

How do you know if you are ready to start a velocity program?  Jordan and Ryan discuss a recent blog post ArmCare.com put out that has a checklist to gauge your readiness for safely doing a velocity program.   Link to blog post below.   https://armcare.com/blog/arm-care-velocity-screen/   http://armcare.com  

Take a look behind the scenes of pro ball and see how players are evaluated for both performance and injury prevention. A breakdown of what type of tests and evaluations are done and what needs to improve to get the most out of athletes.  Finally how assessing and testing can be extended to players at high school and collegiate levels.   https://armcare.com

Ryan Crotin and Jordan Oseguera explain: why managing throwing workloads is so important to maintaining performance, how AC Ratios work as one way to do it, and how measuring changes in strength can be a better way to achieve high performance long term.   Here is a link to the tweet referenced in the show.  https://twitter.com/ArmCarecom/status/1404457082288541698   https://armcare.com  

Baseball arm injuries are rampant and many are quick to point the finger at poor throwing mechanics.  Ryan Crotin and Jordan Oseguera discuss what the research and their time in Pro baseball suggests is the main cause of injuries - and how this data should change your Arm Care and workload management.    Here is the blog post discussed in the podcast https://armcare.com/blog/throwing-mechanics-inj...