Baseball - Off Season Training Tips

Many of you have been practcing and playing baseball since January. It's been a long season. Now that the season is winding down, step away from baseball for a few weeks. Take some time to clear your mind and plan for next year.

Stay in shape, however. Run a few 60 yard dashes, do some exercise band work to keep arm, shoulders and core in shape. Some light weights also, but no baseball for a while.

Use your off-time to watch some Major League baseball games on TV. Check the hitters: how do the good hitters load; how do they start their hands; note that the power guys use a Rotational Approach; how do they finish?

Watch the pitchers for mechanics: long arm swing? Stride length; leg lift; check how they develop torque. What do they throw when behind in the account? Ahead in count? Watch the game not as a fan but as a student! Learn form the experience.

Ease back into your baseball routine after a few weeks off. BP, throwing, long distance throwing, ground balls for infielders and lots of core work.
Bull pens for pitchers, long distance throwing, work on a new pitch, sprints and light weights.

Make a list of 2 or 3 areas of your game you need to work on and set a schedule to help you plan when and how you will accomplish those goals.

Take some time off and then begin in earnest to prepare for next season.

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