TCU Baseball Video- “The Grind”

GREAT video from the TCU baseball team.  How Bad Do You Want To Get Better?

Hard work prepares you for battle and gives you the inner confidence that you have an edge over your opponent.

Fall & Winter is not a time for rest.  It is the best time to make the biggest strides in you game by:

• Developing your mechanics
• Developing your body
• Developing true inner confidence and a mentally tough mindset and approach to the game

Work hard these next 6 months to set yourself up for your best season yet!

Overuse Injuries and Teenage Athletes

Do you think your kid is overusing his arm?  Check out this article talking about this growing problem.

Recap:

• Over 30% of injuries are caused from overuse
• If you play your sport year round, be sure to take a few weeks off to let your tendons and ligaments heal
• Don’t let your coach overuse you in a single game
• Be more productive with your practicing- Higher quality reps lead to not needing as many reps

Tim Lincecum warming up before a spring training game video

Check out this video of Tim Lincecum warming up before throwing in a spring training game.  Notice how flexible he is (obviously helps him throw as hard as he does)! Also, watch how he keeps his front shoulder closed until toe touch as well as how much he leads with his back/butt and stays coiled until launch position. Also, look at how long his stride is and how he uses his legs to generate violent rotational force.