This DVD features cutting edge ideas on pitching mechanics from baseball expert Bill Bethea. This program can make pitchers more athletic and free flowing on the mound. The pitching package includes mechanical theory, weighted ball protocol and philosophy, conditioning and development. The Power Pitching philosophy believes in optimal performance at maximum velocity by pushing pitchers to their next level. Pitchers can find their tempo and rhythm with this specific training. Strategies involved in the rocker step are the step back, chin forward, hands in motion and load up the lower body. The gathering point, hip movement and momentum toward the plate are key teaching points that Bethea focuses on. A secret to increased velocity comes from your hips leading and pushing out. He includes a number of drills to work on those areas. After studying different pitching progams for years, Coach Bethea has come with this well-rounded package.
51 minutes. 2008.
Coach Bethea has used his years of pitching experience to fine tune a conditioning program that can add 5 to 10 mph to your athlete's fastball! This conditioning program starts with 10 plyometric exercises followed by core work with a medicine ball and core ball. Sprinting and kettle ball strength training complete the pitcher-conditioning program. Bethea demonstrates seven arm warm-up exercises and four arm care exercises to help prevent injuries. Finally, Bethea explains his cutting edge velocity training program using weighted baseballs. He talks about the correct way to start velocity training and how to progress through his weighted ball training system. Bethea's 8-16 week program uses four different variations of weighted ball throwing, which focus on developing base strength, arm speed and power. This DVD will have your pitchers well conditioned and throwing hard in no time!
95 minutes. 2008.
