ARM CARE
The term “Arm Care” is thrown around as if it’s a simple thing. Do some band exercises and you should be good. Truth is it’s a very loaded term and needs a much much deeper explanation and plan. If you’re serious about the game, pitching, your teams arms, then it’s time to get serious about all of it.
ARM CARE is…
• Developing proper throwing mechanics.
• Pre season throwing plan.
• Pre season/early season pitch count progression.
• Total body strength.
• Nutrition
• Weekly between game throwing routines.
• Listening to your arm.
• Not pitching with a lower body injury.
• Post throwing arm maintenance/recovery routine.
• Knowing what an arm is conditioned for, aka, how many pitches is an arm ready to throw that day.
• Understanding the arm and throwing/pitching mechanics.
• Knowing what signs of fatigue look like and how to diagnose what a sore arm.
• Not rushing back into competitive throwing after an arm injury.
• Weekly bullpens to get better with command and stuff to be able to compete better which means throwing more strikes which means most likely throwing less pitches.
• Being mentally tougher which again means being a better competitor which means being able to get more outs with less pitches.
Coaches and Pitchers: Many throwing programs involve resistance band work. This is a good starting point for your daily routine as a pitcher at any level. #USABFirstPitch
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If you want your arm to get Stronger through a long season, BE SURE to pay attention to your RECOVERY.
How you RECOVER plays a crucial role in your arm getting fueled from start to start, or game to game, rather than depleted.
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