Im 14 years old, and throw about 63-65 mph. My goal is to get to 70 by next season. Is that realistic? If so how can I do that?
2006-07-04 14:43:04 · 9 answers · asked by Ricky S 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Lets start with the basics. The first thing you need at 14 is a program and that being the long toss.
You always throw long toss from a flat ground. Never ever use
a mound or steap hill.
Start with about 50 pitches all fastballs. Each week increase
this work load by throwing an extra 10-15 pitches.
This will help you build arm strength. Another way to improve this is with leg and back muscle. One of the best excerises I recommend is swimming and walking.
You look at some of the games best pitchers and many of them swim, walk and/or run for excerise. What do they all have in commen? strong leg and back muscles.
Here is example of exercises to improve the strength of your rotator cuff:
Lie on your side with elbow bent to 90 degrees, keeping the elbow pressed in to the side of the body. Squeeze shoulder blades together as you lift your hand away from your stomach towards the ceiling and then lower slowly. Repeat with the other arm.
2006-07-05 16:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by razsports 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
By the end of next season, 70 mph is realistic, but I don't recommend overthrowing to get there. Getting older will help that on its own to the tune of 1 or 2 mph as long as you don't go screwing with your mechanics.
Stay loose along with some light strength training in BOTH arms.
...careful not to overwork from the elbow down.
...and how many times have you heard this?:
"Just throw the damn ball."
You'll be ok. Listen to your coaches and be smart.
2006-07-04 21:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by Deacon Blues 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 14, you should just wait and you will gain velocity. Try to better increase your arsenal by adding and getting a good change up, which to a hitter will make your fastball look faster. Wait a year or two before you start messing with a curve ball and breaking balls.
2006-07-04 22:00:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patiency is of a virtue, but you have time for next season.
Work on your arms but more importantly your lower body. Thighs, Calves and Quads. Your hips open up your shoulders which creates nearly a slingshot effect in order to gain velocity. Work on your calves first (recommend squats) and do some medicine ball training for your shoulders. If you do this religiously but not overwork yourself (start slow, finish high) you'll gain up to 10 mph by next year.
2006-07-04 22:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by philliez01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do some work with weights, but don't try to get bulky. so find ways to strengthen your thighs and calfs online. then strengthen your wrists and forearms. also work on your arm extension on your wind up. if you do this, and put the work in, you could be throwing 80 mph by 16.
also, if your serious about pitching ask your parents to get you some sessions with a pitching instructor to improve your mechanics.
2006-07-04 21:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fastballs require more finger tips and less palming. snap the wrists too!
2006-07-04 21:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by masonian26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work on your follow-through.
2006-07-04 21:45:18 · answer #7 · answered by professionalfemale01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pump up your legs, practice proper mechanics and try to get your release point as close as to home plate as possible
2006-07-05 12:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by CubsFan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work on pushing off with your legs.
2006-07-04 22:14:28 · answer #9 · answered by Dusty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋