how can i build up my arm strength fast so i can throw out more runners?
2007-10-01 12:57:34 · 8 answers · asked by CP 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
practice the answer
2007-10-01 13:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by Michael M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best way to build up arm strength fast to throw out runners has nothing to do with arm strength. I am sure if you improve your foot work you can quicken your pop time to second by a lot. If you have a rocket for an arm and improper foot work, it will take away from your throw. Arm strength will take time to build but it can be done. The best way to strengthen your arm is by throwing. Throw everyday! Don't baby your arm. Also invest in some surgical tubing and do resistence band exercises. These exercises will strengthen your rotator cuff and all the other little muscles in your shoulder and come next spring, you will have a lot stronger arm. Email me if you want some of these exercises.
2007-10-01 14:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by throw_strikes2006 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Arm strength is important, but people saying to lift weights and stuff like that kind of makes me laugh. I was a pitcher in High School/Div II College. I only threw in the low to mid-80s. It's not like if I wanted to all of a sudden throw in the 90s I just needed to work out more. Lifting weights isn't the cure-all for things like this that people think they are.
I have seen a lot of catchers who have cannons for arms but can't throw a runner out to save their lives because they have poor or slow footwork. I would start here first. Practice the footwork, and releasing the ball quickly and accurately. These can make up for having a cannon that takes forever to get rid of or you never throw to the 1st base side of second base. My only evidence to support this is if you see scouts at camp or at games, they always have a stop watch when watching catchers throw to second. The arm is important, but if you don't have the footwork and the accuracy it won't matter anyways.
2007-10-01 13:38:10 · answer #3 · answered by pa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Long toss is great for your arm. Also try swimming laps a few times a week - this will strengthen your rotator cuff without putting excessive strain on it. Actually take it easy on the weight lifting - it can be a good thing in moderation, but if you go crazy with it you will actually lose your range of motion and flexibility thus increasing your chances for problems with your mechanics. Also get pointers from a pitching coach. They will not be able to help you with getting rid of the ball quickly, but they can help you with creating arm speed and therefore greater velocity on your ball.
2007-10-01 13:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by Joe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Same answer as pitchers that ask this question. Strengthen your back and legs and gain endurance, that's where velocity comes from, especially with all the squatting. Use light weights to stretch out the tendons, ligaments and muscles of the arm and shoulder.
Only difference between training for pitcher and catcher - change your name to Molina! LOL
2007-10-01 16:27:53 · answer #5 · answered by pricehillsaint 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
diamond push-ups , lifting weights, long toss really helps out the arm and the last one pull-ups with your arms doing most the work.
2007-10-01 13:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by Chris F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lift weights and long toss daily.
2007-10-01 13:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by Cornell Big Red 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
PRACTICE WITH A WEIGHTED BALL
2007-10-01 13:03:49 · answer #8 · answered by Nick B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋