How To Use Weighted Balls To Throw Harder

Everything you need to know about using weighted balls to train as a pitcher. From how to use them, what kind to use, training considerations, injury risks, and more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Weighted ball training, injury risk, and performance.
2:21 Using weighted balls for injury rehab and patterning.
5:07 Baseball velocity development with a focus on weighted balls.
11:45 Weighted ball training and injury prevention in baseball.
15:27 Pitching mechanics and injury prevention.
18:17 Baseball training and recovery strategies.
20:59 Baseball warm-ups and the benefits of using different types of balls.
24:45 Using plyos vs leather weighted balls in baseball training.
43:01 Throwing volume and recovery in baseball training.
45:43 Weighted ball training and its impact on the arm.
1:04:46 Baseball throwing mechanics and testing methods.
1:10:42 Maintaining velocity and command during the season.
1:14:53 Baseball training and mental preparation.
1:21:50 Implementing weighted baseballs
1:24:23 Proper warm-up techniques for baseball players.
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[@russjordan6186]

Dropping 2 of these long form vids so close within each other is a blessing🙏

[@treadathletics]

Have you used weighted balls before? Which type do you prefer? Let us know if we missed anything!

[@MrGuano11]

The heavier balls are helping me correct my pushy arm by teaching me to relax the arm and feel it flip up deeper into scap retraction.
I personally don't like throwing anything heavier than 14oz.

[@cy4208]

You guys should post these on Spotify/other podcasts apps again super helpful

[@mateo8428]

fr

[@BF2Joe]

I love weighted balls. I use pylos to warm up. Then catch play I'll use weighted balls at lower intensity to start and just get my arm working right. It also helped my exsternal rotation a good amount.

[@arlopendleton1032]

Hey Ben, it would be awesome if you did a breakdown of Hagen Smith from Arkansas!

[@peanutbutter-kz2py]

I tried to find a video for this like 3 days ago

[@salmonburrito8239]

PHS Alum Leif? I had no clue!

[@user-of1le5sh4x]

What can I do to help not throwing side arm

[@Istaychiseled]

Audio sync; still very informative…

[@OfficialBelchum]

First

[@therealbs2000]

Oohhh i wanted this one 😢

[@santiago6222]

In the end he didn't say anything important, in short, you know how to indicate a program of heavy balls and for any pensioner, I mean an hour and a half for that.

[@treadathletics]

Pensioner?

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