24.1K
Downloads
71
Episodes
Maximizing your full potential in baseball using data-led monitoring and individualized training. Experts discuss what works and why at every level of baseball, from the Big Leagues on down.
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
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 pro baseball
9:40- Monitoring and assessing the two-way player
11:30- The problem with player monitoring systems
13:45- More Than Velocity 2: https://armcare.com/blog/throwing-workloads-and-ac-ratios-explained/
14:45- The catching & pitching combo
18:30- Does playing multiple positions up your recruitability?
22:35- Pitching and hitting are both rotational
27:00- Considerations for scheduling the two-way player
32:00- Sprint work
Learn more at ArmCare.com
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
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 of when and when not to pick up a weighted ball program
16:50- The keys to success with a weighted ball program
18:45- Should we develop starting vs. relief pitchers differently with weighted balls?
21:30- The essential thing to include with weighted ball programs
23:10- The Short vs. Long term focus: When should a player start weighed balls?
26:33- Habits and psychology needed for more intense training
28:55- "Give you give a kid a sports car for their first car...don't be surprised when they wrap it around a pole."
32:43- The guy who throws strikes is easier to teach to throw harder
35:30- The take home on weighted balls
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
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- Rotational Training
19:35- Disassociation
23:05- Performance Concerns
28:400- Arm path issues.
Learn more at ArmCare.com
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
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 developing off-season training
2:35- The mistake that many off-season throwing programs make
3:40- "Not every player needs a rehab program"
7:45- Defining the phases and structure of an off-season throwing program
12:10- Structuring off-season for high school vs. the pros
14:00- How to make the off-season work
Learn more at ArmCare.com
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
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 performance
18:10- Be your harshest critic
Learn more at https://armcare.com/
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
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 study showed that 92% of coaches don't follow current pitch count guidelines. But we also feel that some things are currently overlooked in managing workloads, especially for younger athletes. And as athletes throw harder, there needs to be a better understanding of the progression and proper recovery in their schedule.
In this episode, Ryan and Jordan cover the Pitch Strong Guidelines and detail the updates needed to protect young players.
Get the Pitch Strong Download here: www.ArmCare.com/pitch-strong
Show Notes:
1:30– The major injury problem in baseball
3:41– The honest truth on pitch counts at all levels of baseball
6:36– Introduction to ArmCare’s new pitch count guidelines
8:10– The need for an early season ramp-up
13:30– Why pitch counts need to start early and when to start player pitch
18:34– Why max pitch counts need to be lower for younger pitchers (13 years old)
20:47– Practical changes to reduce player workloads
25:32– Wave loading explained
30:30- References
30:30- Research References:
31:51– Pitch count examples in the real world
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
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/
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
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/
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
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
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
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