Why use weighted balls? Weighted implement training is a proven way to increase arm strength and throwing velocity. Many college baseball teams use weighted ball programs to prevent arm injuries and add velocity. Now elite high school players are learning how to safely train with weighted balls to become stronger and healthier throwers. Oregon State freshman Drew Rasmussen pitched a perfect game . Rasmussen uses weighted balls and long toss as part of his workouts. Average high school pitchers who do regular workouts – using overload-underload training – can increase their throwing velocity by 5 mph in six weeks. This 2 minute video highlights a few exercises to build strength in the arms, shoulders and back. This was the first training session for Henry Knight – a switch pitcher – who does equal reps with both arms. Strengthening the decelerating muscles will improve your ability to accelerate a baseball. Switch pitcher weighted ball wor...
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