Baseball

Strength training for baseball is important for the athlete.  We also want to focus on the athlete’s hitting, running, and throwing mechanics.  It is important for a baseball player to get an idea of strength training.  With baseball players we try to manipulate movements that a player would utilize in a game time situation (i.e. catchers perform many squats so they can learn to spring up from a squatted position).  For baseball players we want to increase:

•    Strength
•    Explosiveness (Reaction Time)
•    Mobility
•    Agility
•    General Physical Preparedness
•    Special Physical Preparedness
•    Fundamentals of Baseball
•    And Overall Health of the Athlete

With baseball players, some players will do different exercises. For a pitcher in baseball, it is important to focus on more pre-rehabilitation with many different shoulder exercises. The tactical and technical side for baseball is vital for their overall success. Baseball is an anaerobic/alactic sport. Some players will be able to get some rest while playing the sport, unlike the catcher or pitcher who is constantly moving. Baseball players must be able to react quickly in a game situation. Baseball players have a long season, so it is important to stay healthy and strong for the entire duration.