How can I add some more velocity on my fastball?

Question

I throw everyday. I never iced my arm in my life NO LIE. I throw about 88-90 mph. What Can i do to make my fastball quicker. Im 6 foot 3 238 pounds so im a big 18 yr old.Any solution, no negative comments please

please stop writing steroids. I dont drink liquor or smoke so why would i take that.

Lots of good answers and very hard choice for me to make...

Answer 1

After Playing baseball myself for 17 years I found that most of your velocity comes from your leg kick and drive the higher your knee drives into your chest and the quicker it returns to the ground the faster teh ball will travel out of your hands. After all the legs are twice as strong as the uperbody. Look at Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, even players as far back as CY Young and you will see that the leg drive is the key to a few extra MPH's If you have any other questions I can help with let me know [e-mail]

Answer 2

Two quick things ... soft toss will build arm strength... get down on one knee with a partner increase the distance between each other every twenty throws by about 20 yards untill about 60 to 80 yards from one another. Also take a broom handle chop it in half tie a courd to it about 31/2 foot long then tie a 5lb or 10lb weight to the other end hold it out parallel and roll the weight up and then back down around 100 times a day for wrist strength.. several others but good luck

Answer 3

It relies upon on your age. in case you're youthful than 13, throw rocks at a 5 gallon bucket in the direction of abode plate from the outfield. Your accuracy once you hit the mound would be lots extra perfect, same with velocity. Over 13 then you fairly ought to stretch extra and use a weighted ball and throw against a brick wall from around ninety ft away. At this age you may start to artwork out besides, fairly the legs and shoulders. This takes dissimilar extra time however the advantages are durable. when you're in intense college, it is extra perfect to artwork on mechanics( a tumbler with command is extremely risky)

Answer 4

this might sound funny but here goes , you might try what they train hoses with - water so take swimming lessons , another way is something I seen in an old baseball movie. throwing rocks at chickens sitting on a fense sinse we don't want to hurt animals switch the chickens for pop cans and make sure u use rocks not stones, as they weigh heaver and will add to the muscular growth that you need and are looking for.... also drink milk and not that energy crap and get proper sleep..also rember sex before a game or tryout is a no-no...it will rob you of to much energy... its the best I can come up with at short notice....hope it helps....

Answer 5

I would take steroids, if you really throw that hard you prolly can get to 92-95 and then you would definititly would get drafted.

Answer 6

Throw long toss every day and do some resistent training on your arm to get stronger.

Answer 7

Plyometrics are probably the best way to increase your velocity. It won't give you brute strength like lifting weights will, but it will increase your explosiveness. Strengthening your legs will help but that is more for stamina. Here's more on plyometrics if your interested. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plyometrics

Answer 8

If I were you, I'd try to go with mechanics. A pitcher you seem to be comparable to in size might be Roger Clemens. His mechanics are smart and effective as to how he pitches, and also maintaining his conditioning.

Answer 9

Roids

Answer 10

give your arm more rest or you will ruin it and the only way you could get more speed is roids or get more leg strength