Don't forget the small muscles of your forearms and wrists especially if you hold a bat, club, stick or racquet. Having strong wrists and forearms will also protect you from pain and injury.
It doesn't matter which sport you play. Having a strong foundation will make you a better athlete. Incorporate these 4 movements into your routine for maximum balance and stability in the hips, knees and ankles.
Challenge your balance with the Single Leg Balance on stable ground, and then on an unstable surface like the Balanz Pad. You should feel it in your hips and ankles.
Rotational velocity starts with a strong core. In this series, you'll learn to isolate your core and develop an understanding of the proper kinetic linking that will generate the most rotational velocity on the field.
In this video, Steve Bernhardt of Baseball Factory makes recommendations for keeping young pitchers healthy while also getting them into a routine that will help them build arm strength.
Being successful on the field largely depends on your ability to move and react with quickness and purpose. Make sharper cuts, accelerate faster, and be ready for anything by mastering the drills in this video series.
Precise movements during the game increase efficiency and give you the edge. This simple drill improves lateral speed and balance for precise movements.
On the playing field, athletes often need to make quick and precise adjustment steps. The 2 In, 1 Out Ladder Drill preps athletes for those movements. Wearing a Weighted Vest increases the challenge.