For Coaches
The posts on this page are intended as resources for coaches to help prevent injuries in athletes and where to seek treatment when warranted.
The posts on this page are intended as resources for coaches to help prevent injuries in athletes and where to seek treatment when warranted.
Dave Botha / Coaches, Health Professionals, Parents, Throwing Injuries /
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Dave Botha / Athletes, Coaches, Health Professionals, Parents, Throwing Injuries /
Dave Botha / Athletes, Coaches, Health Professionals, Throwing Injuries /
Planks: static planks are a good start to improve core stability. It is important to keep your spine in a neutral position and keep core muscles activated. 3×30” on each side.
Dynamic planks: adding arm or leg movements to planks can help improve dynamic core stability and challenge your core once static planks become easy.
Walking Lunges with baseball bat: helps to improve core stability, leg strength and scapular stability. Focus on keeping shoulder blade stable by pulling it down into your back pocket, while holding bat in the air. 2×10
Single leg balance with ball toss to partner: Focuses on balance with dual task of throwing, which is ideal for baseball players.
Single leg bridges: Focuses on core strength, balance, and endurance.
Dave Botha / Athletes, Coaches, Health Professionals, Throwing Injuries /
*do this after you have warmed up for 5-10 minutes, but before you throw
Dave Botha / Athletes, Coaches, Health Professionals, Throwing Injuries /
*for best results, jog 5-10 minutes before dynamic stretches
Dave Botha / Athletes, Coaches, Health Professionals, Throwing Injuries /
Dave Botha / Athletes, Coaches, Health Professionals, Throwing Injuries /