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36. Weighted Balls Part 1: Science & Training

Episode Summary

Sean and Adam sit down to discuss the highly debated topic of Weighted Baseball Training. They talk science and history, health and effectiveness; as well as their own personal feelings toward weighted ball training. The 2017 ASMI study in weighted ball training is discussed as well as positive and negative reports on the training.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Sean and Adam sit down to discuss the highly debated topic of Weighted Baseball Training. They talk science and history, health and effectiveness; as well as their own personal feelings toward weighted ball training. The 2017 ASMI study in weighted ball training is discussed as well as positive and negative reports on the training. They also cover:

• The force production differences of throwing a baseball on the ground vs the mound vs a weighted ball
• Types of weighted ball training
• They discuss the differences in the National Pitching Association and Driveline when it comes to weighted balls 
• They share the weighted ball training used in their use Certifications through the Florida Baseball Ranch's Savage Program
• They share how important an assessment of mobility, stability, age, strength, and mechanics is before even thinking about a weighted ball
• They also discuss their own opinions as to why Strength and Conditioning and training for Speed and Power as a complete athlete is most important when working to increase velocity
• And Much More