Understanding Pitching Injuries and Proper Mechanics

If you are a baseball coach or player, or the parent of a pitcher, watch below to learn about the safeties and dangers of pitching preparation, mechanics, and injuries.

Yesterday I joined Sport Kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and Joe Castellano on the “It’s Your Pitch” Spreecast, and we discussed the following (among other topics):

– How the the injuries and surgeries of Johan Santana and Chris Young differed, and why Young was able to return to an MLB mound so much more quickly.

– What pitchers — of all ages — should be doing in between starts.

– Why the idea that Johan Santana’s recent struggles are due to “too much rest” is a fallacy.

– What kind of rest Santana REALLY needed, and why.

– Why pitchers don’t pitch well in starts immediately following perfect games/no-hitters.

– Why pitch counts don’t always matter — and when they do.

– Myth debunked: that tall pitchers have a more difficult time with repeating mechanics.

– Another myth debunked: the value of long toss.

– Which Mets pitcher has nearly perfect mechanics that should be copied by youngsters (you may be surprised!)

– Which Mets pitcher might be next for arm surgery (fantasy baseball owners, take note!).

– Why I was the only Mets fan not rooting for Johan’s no-hitter.

– Why R.A. Dickey‘s knuckler is awesome.

Those are just a few of the topics discussed; even if you watch only a few minutes of this show you’re likely to learn something. Enjoy!