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Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E11 - Going deep with Dr. Glenn Fleisig on elbow injuries, modified baseballs, mechanics, velocity and moreGoing deep… with Dr. Glenn Fleisig… on elbow injuries, modified baseballs, mechanics, velocity and more. Don't miss this MVP episode! Email Angel Borrelli at angel@gymscience.com Email Dr. Glenn Fleisig at glennf@asmi.org https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-11-141h 03
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E10 - Episode topics: arm injuries, a food-for-thought World Series viewing assignment, and new research on UCL injury risk factorsEpisode topics: arm injuries, a food-for-thought World Series viewing assignment, and new research on UCL injury risk factors In anticipation of Dr. Glenn Fleisig's guest appearance on my next podcast, his most recent elbow injury research is discussed. We wrap up the Coaching the Coaches series and finish with a food-for-thought observation assignment for you during this week's games. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-10-271h 09
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E09 - This is a "don't-miss episode" with tips that coaches can use right now - Baseball Pitching: The FIX S12E09The Coaching the Coaches series continues: this third of four episodes features Coach Alex Wilde of Ponderosa High School asking some great questions and we get to it: Should pitchers throw a football? You will be able to decide for yourself. What should you do when a pitcher is missing high…over-the-hitters-head type high? How can you tell when your pitcher is fatigued? Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-10-061h 03
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E08 - Coaching the Coaches: Part Two - Out-of-the Glove Mechanics… and moreCoaching the Coaches: Part Two - Out-of-the Glove Mechanics… and more I am joined by Varsity Pitching Coach Alex Wilde of Ponderosa High School in the second episode of a three-part series. Alex and I are talk about some of the issues and questions important to youth and high school pitching coaches. In today's episode, along with many other topics, I discuss how to teach efficient arm mechanics from the top of the knee lift to the stride-foot-contact shoulder-height position. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-09-151h 08
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E07 - Coaching the Coaches: Part OneCoaching the Coaches: Part One I am joined by Varsity Pitching Coach Alex Wilde of Ponderosa High School in this first of a three-part series. Alex and I will be talking about issues and questions important to youth and high-school pitching coaches. A fall-ball throwing schedule was just one of the topics discussed today. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-08-2558 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E06 - Lower Body Stride Mechanics: are you moving towards your target?Lower Body Stride Mechanics: are you moving towards your target? This episode teaches about the importance of the direction of your stride for power and control and how which side of the rubber you stand on can have a negative effect on performance as well as arm health. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-07-1441 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E05 - Maximum Velocity Produced By The Way You Use Your Shoulder During Acceleration: How To Do ItMaximum Velocity Produced By The Way You Use Your Shoulder During Acceleration: How To Do It Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/McGH6XiY1SM In another visual teaching episode, Angel demonstrates with Jacob the most efficient style of shoulder acceleration for maximal velocity production. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-06-1045 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E04 - Pitching Motion Mechanics: the first important and magical arm anglePitching Motion Mechanics: the first important and magical arm angle The pitching motion is made up of many upper and lower body angles and skills. In today's episode, the first arm angle is demonstrated and discussed. You will see something magical that can happen when you hit this spot with its required timing. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gnhVD_5T_p4 Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-05-2044 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E03 - Velocity and Injury Vulnerability: Put this Item on your Pitching-motion Efficiency ChecklistVelocity and Injury Vulnerability: Put this Item on your Pitching-motion Efficiency Checklist Angel and Jacob do a live demo on how stride-foot placement can affect (increase or decrease) velocity and your injury vulnerability profile. Watch it on You Tube at Angel Borrelli Pitching Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-05-0522 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E02 - Three Delivery Styles that Create Elbow Problems and Limit VelocityThree Delivery Styles that Create Elbow Problems and Limit Velocity The most recent recommendation to increase the size of the baseball and its weight to eliminate elbow injuries is the topic of discussion. Jacob and I talk about a much simpler and more practical way to attack the epidemic and also fill the need to increase velocity…the safe way. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-04-1551 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS12E01 - Pitching Injuries: Velocity is Not the EnemyPitching Injuries: Velocity is Not the Enemy In today's episode, two power pitchers, Rallin Covey and Joe DeMers, join me to discuss the MLB Pitching Injury Report. You don't want to miss this episode to get a fresh and different perspective that brings hope to the pitching injury situation. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2025-03-2150 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS11E10 - From Pitching Styles to Warm-ups and Everything In-Between: Tips to Take Advantage of Every Moment For ImprovementFrom Pitching Styles to Warm-ups and Everything In-Between: Tips to Take Advantage of Every Moment For Improvement This episode is filled with small things you can do and think about today that add-up to improvements tomorrow. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2024-10-1457 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS11E09 - Fastball, Change-Up, Slider: Using Kinesiology to Improve your Ball ReleaseFastball, Change-Up, Slider: Using Kinesiology to Improve your Ball Release Knowledge is power and in this episode, Jacob and I discuss some of my troubleshooting tips for ball release issues that can help some of the most common ball flight errors for the fastball, change-up and slider. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2024-09-1650 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS11E08 - Finishing Your Pitch: The Most Overlooked Part of Your MotionFinishing Your Pitch: The Most Overlooked Part of Your Motion Seven muscles of your shoulder, elbow, forearm, and fingers work harder in the deceleration phase of the motion than the acceleration phase. You will learn what you can do right now to improve this part of your pitching motion and how it translates into better velocity, better location, and most importantly, injury prevention. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2024-08-2627 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS11E07 - Troubleshooting The Glove ArmTroubleshooting The Glove Arm When is the last time you thought of the glove arm as a major player in location, velocity, and timing of the pitching motion? It's possible you never thought of it because it is the most overlooked body part in the entire delivery. In this podcast, I will teach you how to see what you're looking at as well as the three most common flaws, and how to troubleshoot the possible causes. I've got two throwing drills that you will love! Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.c...
2024-08-0240 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS11E06 - Find Your Velocity MusclesIn today's episode you will see four exercises that will give you feel for the muscles responsible for accelerating the ball. Starting with an easy floor movement to an advanced movement in the gym, do these exercises to find your velocity muscles. Be sure and go to Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube to listen and see today's "videocast". https://youtu.be/zctmBPW3vyw Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2024-07-1529 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS11E05 - The Most Important Arm Angle/Timing During the Pitching MotionThe Most Important Arm Angle/Timing During the Pitching Motion With photos and videos, this episode discusses the importance of the arm angle at stride-foot-contact and its effect on acceleration and ball release. Injuries, late-arm depictions, and ideas for identifying and correcting a flaw in this phase of the motion are included in this very comprehensive teaching moment. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/bNAvN68HB-0
2024-06-2152 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS11E04 - Location Accuracy and UCL Protection: four must-haves for your training arsenalLocation Accuracy and UCL Protection: four must-haves for your training arsenal This episode provides unique information about the finger and forearm muscles for location accuracy and explains, through exercises, how to improve your control and at the same time strengthen the important muscles surrounding the UCL. See the drills on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/x9AQ8iJCJbw Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2024-05-3143 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS11E03 - Pitching Mechanics and Training Methods: the connection to the current elbow injury epidemicPitching Mechanics and Training Methods: the connection to the current elbow injury epidemic Looking at mechanics and training methods as possible contributing factors to the pitching injury crisis is not only necessary to understand the entire scope of the situation but also to eliminate blind spots that keep us from finding solutions. Don't miss this podcast with video demonstrations that, I guarantee, will give you food for thought. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2024-05-1039 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS11E02 - Looking for Velocity in All the Right PlacesLooking for Velocity in All the Right Places Need I say more. Continuing the discussion from my last podcast, you will see photos, examples and drills that demonstrate the importance of releasing the ball as close to the plate as possible. Jacob and I also discuss the continued injury epidemic in the baseball world and I talk about my take and experience as a troubleshooter of the pitching motion, inserting some light into this very dark topic. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2024-04-1643 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixS11E01 - Pitching Injuries: Avoid These Two Lower Body MistakesPitching Injuries: Avoid These Two Lower Body Mistakes I found my inspiration for this first episode from an excellent article about the dangerous state of pitching injuries. While there were many differing opinions on why injuries are on the increase, I thought it was time for me to talk about how I solve injury issues and arm problems on a day-to-day basis in my work as a pitching motion troubleshooter. You will be learning about specific errors in the pitching motion that render a pitcher more vulnerable to injury and hopefully, new ways to look a...
2024-03-2851 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS10E09 - Creative Ideas for On-the-Field Pitcher DevelopmentCreative Ideas for On-the-Field Pitcher Development If you're on the field during these Fall months, it's a perfect time for pitching coaches to get creative and focus on some of the individual skills and details that can easily be overlooked during the season when velocity and throwing strikes take-up all the attention. Along with my co-host Joe DeMers, I share some thoughts and offer some ideas on how to make the next few months extra-productive for you and your pitchers. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2023-10-0450 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS10E08 - Pitching Velocity and Injuries: one does not have to lead to the otherPitching Velocity and Injuries: one does not have to lead to the other In today's podcast, I wanted to offer a perspective on ways to offset the current trend in elbow injuries as a result of increased velocity. There are things to think about, approaches, training, and hope that I offer to pitchers and coaches to inspire a full-scale effort to keep our pitchers safe as they continue to pursue the one thing that is not going away: a faster fastball. Links from today's episode: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/velocity-at-what-cost-mlb-s-hardest-throwers-keep-succumbing-to-tommy-john-surgery/ar-AA1...
2023-09-151h 00Baseball Pitching: The FixS10E07 - Off-Season Training… Do Not Miss This Phase of Your DevelopmentOff-Season Training…Do Not Miss This Phase of Your Development In this month's podcast, I talk about the benefits of off-season training and present some guidelines for things to consider when making decisions and creating a schedule. You do not want to misuse the valuable time you have at this important time of the year. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2023-08-2310 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS10E06 - Pitching Injuries: are you increasing your own risk? Start taking responsibility for your future now.Making sure your muscles are ready for the job that you are asking them to do is the most basic responsibility you have, and it is solely up to you, the pitcher. Most injuries are caused by a muscle or muscle-group not being recovered, fatigued, too weak, or being used improperly. In this podcast, I highlight the most dangerous and common errors I see pre-pitching on the field as well as faulty or missing training methods in the gym. My intent is to provide food-for-thought to help you make informed decisions on a day-to-day basis as to ho...
2023-07-171h 06Baseball Pitching: The FixS10E05 - Jacob deGrom's Injury and a Discussion of The Late-Arm SyndromeWith nothing but the best to Jacob deGrom's future and his return to pitching, this podcast is dedicated to the importance of efficient and correct joint mechanics to protect all of our pitchers from the pain of what we just witnessed from one of MLB's best pitchers. The Late-Arm Syndrome at SFC and MER is discussed at length with a checklist of symptoms and causes. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2023-06-2346 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS10E04 - Velocity and Forearm Injuries & Everything You Need to Know about the SinkerVelocity and Forearm Injuries & Everything You Need to Know about the Sinker With photos of the forearm/wrist/fingers, Angel discusses the vulnerability of the forearm and direct and indirect ways you may be making it more prone to injury. Joe discusses everything about his best pitch, the sinker, and has photos demonstrating all the possible grips along with thoughts and information on how and when to throw it. Click Here for YouTube Video Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2023-05-261h 21Baseball Pitching: The FixS10E03 - Crime Scene Investigation: what the location of your soreness/pain/or injury is telling you about your pitching motionIn this episode, Angel teaches you how to connect the dots between the location of some the most common areas of soreness and the most likely part of the motion causing the problem. With early detection and reinjury-prevention being the goal, you will be given a roadmap as to where to look before your soreness becomes an injury. Co-host Joe DeMers explains the new NCAA recruiting rules and we discuss why we love them so much. Joe shares some of his most personal experiences with the original rules. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com
2023-05-091h 16Baseball Pitching: The FixS10E02 - Pitchers Need to PitchPitchers skipping bullpens or not going deep enough in their bullpens are often times errors of the way a pitcher is thought of, or should I say, not thought of, in terms of his development. This is a thought-provoking episode that coaches and pitchers do not want to miss. Co-host Joe Demers talks about the effects of the MLB rule changes and talks with us about the latest hot pitch…the Sweeper. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2023-04-1758 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS10E01 - Timing/Speed of the Stride and its Effects on Location and VelocityTiming/speed of the stride and the sequencing of the arms with the stride are discussed as pitching motion priorities and the first-line of evaluation when the pitcher is having location and/or velocity issues. Angel welcomes new co-host Joe DeMers, former Minor League pitcher, to The Fix. Joe makes his debut in The Inside Pitch segment by talking about the new rule changes for pitchers and hitters from a perspective that only a pitcher can give. In Angel's Out-Pitch segment, you will learn about a muscle that is seldom discussed (but now in the n...
2023-03-241h 02Baseball Pitching: The FixS9E08 - Unlocking the Pitcher's Potential: a few mistakes you don't want to makeUnlocking the Pitcher's Potential: a few mistakes you don't want to make I have unfortunately witnessed things throughout the year that in terms of performance and science, can be counter-productive to a pitcher's development. And while I know that there is never any intent to interfere with a pitcher's potential, it is really easy to miss some important details. In this last episode of the 2022 season, I give some food-for-thought on a few issues that warrant awareness on the part of pitchers, coaches, and parents. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com h...
2022-12-151h 00Baseball Pitching: The FixS9E07 - Pitching Injuries: Seven Deadly Sins - Confessions and advice from ex D-1 pitcher Ian MacIverIn this arm-saving episode, we will discuss the side of the story that no one talks about or, better yet, warns you about. Signed as a Sophomore and forced to retire as a Senior due to injuries, Ian shares his mistakes, choices he regrets, and gives advice to the all-too-common situations that pitchers often find themselves in during their pitching career. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2022-10-2453 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS9E06 - Baseball Pitching Velocity: Your Seven-Step ChecklistS9E06 - Baseball Pitching Velocity: Your Seven-Step Checklist The title says it all. If you can't answer "yes" to these seven questions, the good news is... you haven't seen your max velocity potential. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2022-09-1907 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS9E05 - Bullpens are Sacred: Seven Ways to not waste Precious TimeBullpens are Sacred: Seven Ways to not waste Precious Time In this second episode of my Summer Series of short podcasts designed to give you right now ideas for right now improvements, I talk about how to reinvent your bullpens with targeted ideas for practice. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2022-08-1807 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS9E04 - Locating your Pitches: a right-now suggestion for a right-now improvementLocating your Pitches: a right-now suggestion for a right-now improvement Velocity doesn't matter if you can't locate your pitches. This episode will walk you through a solution that I use in my sessions that gives immediate and noticeable improvement. Velocity doesn't matter if you can't locate your pitches. This episode will walk you through a solution that I use in my sessions that gives immediate and noticeable improvement. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2022-07-2103 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS9E03 - The Power Skill of the Pitching Motion: hip and trunk rotationThe Rotation Phase of the pitching motion transfers the energy into the pitching shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Efficient rotation includes the segments, their sequencing, and their separation. Squaring-up-to the plate with power and efficiency affects the velocity and the location of the ball. I go into depth to help you understand it and feel it. Included are drills and exercises to teach the motion to yourself or your pitchers. Click Here for YouTube Video Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2022-05-261h 12Baseball Pitching: The FixS9E02 - How to Increase Velocity and Improve Ball Release Consistency while Reducing Shoulder Stress: Pitch from your Shoulder BladesUnderstanding the role of the shoulder girdle muscles and its relationship to the shoulder can be complicated. By using photos and drills, I explain how adding "feel" for this concept can improve velocity, the way you use your acceleration muscles, and help you create an easily repeatable arm action and release point. Click Here for YouTube Video Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2022-04-151h 48Baseball Pitching: The FixS9E01 - Your Stride: is it costing or adding to your velocity?How do you get from your back leg to your front leg as you move downhill? If you don't know the answer, then you may be leaving MPH on the mound instead of getting it to the ball. The skill of weight shift, which is how the stride is initiated, is one of the most widely unknown and mysterious skills of the pitching motion. "Use your legs" should be "use your hips". Find out how to create an efficient stride in this episode with the most unbelievable photos. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.co...
2022-03-141h 00Baseball Pitching: The FixS8E15 - Improving Velocity: The optimal structural shapes of the pitching motion for a clean acceleration path to the plateOn your road to improved performance during this pre-season, don't forget to improve the specific angles and positions of each phase. The more efficient your body positions...the greater you can enhance your ability to improve your velocity. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2021-12-0337 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS8E14 - Your Return to Pitching: everything you need to know to plan for serious and tangible resultsGetting your arm and pitching motion ready for the upcoming 2022 season should be your number one priority during this month of the off-season, and your throwing program should be more than just distances and volumes. In this episode I talk about how to create your calendar as well as develop your pitching skills every time you throw a ball. Plan now to be the best pitching-version of yourself so you can get to where you want to be in 2022; get after it now. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com http://GymScience.com ht...
2021-11-121h 01Baseball Pitching: The FixS8E13 - Split-finger Fastballs and Knuckle-Curves: use the gym to train your pitchesExotic pitches, side-arm vs over-arm throwing, and determining stride length, are just some of the teaching moments taken from viewing the MLB playoff pitchers. Don't miss this extended podcast which includes photos and exercise-ideas to get you started with training all your pitches in the gym. See the pictures and videos on YouTube Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com http://GymScience.com https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com
2021-10-221h 40Baseball Pitching: The FixS8E12 - What to do before you make an adjustment to a pitcher's deliveryIn this episode, I talk about the importance of looking at how well a pitcher hits his "spots" in his delivery before you decide to adjust something that doesn't look right to you. You will get tips on how to make this determination. Coach Larry Owens and I also talk about the complicated issue of the pitcher's position on the rubber (arm-side or glove-arm side) and the latest new trend where catchers are setting-up with one knee on the ground. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com http://GymScience.com
2021-09-3058 minBaseball Pitching: The FixS8E11 - Answering Coaches' Fall Ball QuestionsIn this episode, I answer questions from coaches regarding pitchers throwing BP and the ongoing issues around running. Coach Larry Owens hosts a discussion on some of the new policies and procedures with which the MLB is experimenting in the Minor League System: wider bases, pick-off moves, and much more. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com http://GymScience.com
2021-09-071h 15Baseball Pitching: The FixS8E10 - Some New Ideas and Precautions for Your Fall Ball ProgramIn this episode, Coach Larry Owens and I discuss the lost art of pitching inside and the moving of the mound back to 61'6". My line-up of topics included: Why asking youth pitchers to throw as hard as they can is dangerous My personal request to coaches to rethink the traditional running program that is used for pitchers and position players Middle-finger strength: it's relationship to location Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://GymScience.com
2021-08-091h 04Baseball Pitching: The FixS8E9 - Sticky Fingers…and Sticking the Landing: Part TwoDon't miss this episode: live videos, drills, exercises… everything you need to wrap your brain around the importance of the stability of the front leg. TM link: See the pictures and videos on YouTube Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://GymScience.com
2021-06-301h 06Baseball Pitching: The FixS8E8 - Sticky Fingers and Sticking your Landing: Part One…and how they are relatedIn this episode, Coach Larry Owens and I dive into the topic of the day: the use of sticky substances by MLB pitchers. I interviewed three younger pitchers and you will hear their take-home messages about the subject. You will also hear Part One of "Sticking your Landing"; the importance of stability of the front leg for power through the acceleration and follow-through parts of the delivery especially as it relates to maintaining a good grip on the ball. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com https://GymScience.com
2021-06-291h 03Baseball Pitching: The FixS8E7 - Pitching Velocity and Command: how it can be compromised by Leading with the ElbowUsing a comparison to a quarterback's arm position, I discuss one of the most common flaws in shoulder mechanics that can cause inefficient spin, loss of velocity, and diminished command of the baseball. Leading with the elbow is especially common in youth pitchers. With an anatomy lesson in the forearm, and excellent questions from Coach Larry Owens of Bellarmine University, I teach how to see what it looks like and offer some tips on the why and how of understanding the issue. See the pictures on YouTube Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com ...
2021-06-021h 06Baseball Pitching: The FixFinger "tips" for controlling the fastball: my six-drill plan to increase your feel for the release of the most important pitch in your arsenalThe fingers and fingertips are the last body part to have contact with the ball which makes them the most important body part to understand, have feel for, and strengthen. This episode was created to give you a new way, or a reminder, about the importance of what happens as the ball leaves your hand. Head Coach Larry Owens from Bellarmine University is my Co-Host and as always, he sheds his unique perspective on this topic and the current increase in the hit-by-pitch statistic. Watch the Drills on YouTube Email Angel at angel...
2021-05-1452 minBaseball Pitching: The FixIn-season Troubleshooting: the magical moment before max external rotationIn this episode, I share an "eye candy" moment from the mechanics of Giolito and Bieber. Using a detail of their mechanics as a sample, you will learn how to see and understand the shoulder position prior to the max external rotation position along with how to teach the feel and the skill involved. Angel Borrelli Pitching You Tube Channel Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2021-04-2758 minBaseball Pitching: The FixIn-season Troubleshooting Incomplete rotation to the plate Timing Stretch vs. Wind-up stride differences… …are the topics discussed in this episode of The Fix. Troubleshooting a pitcher's issues during the season must be done differently than in the off-season. If pitchers start to show sudden location, velocity, or arm-soreness issues, as coaches you need easy and simple ways to recognize the issues and make simple adjustments. This episode will give you some of the easiest fixes I use to get the job done without doing a complete overhaul to the pitcher's delivery. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com
2021-04-1358 minBaseball Pitching: The FixTalking Velocity from the "outside in": the first steps to getting it doneWith my guest, Associate Head Coach Jon Watson, who was a closer in college as well as a former pitching coach with the Angels' Minor League system, we take this topic on in a 1-2-3 closer-style. To coaches at all levels… don't miss this episode. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2021-02-191h 15Baseball Pitching: The FixA Very Special Episode of "The Fix"Listen to Angel being interviewed as a guest on Pete Caliendo's renowned "Baseball Outside the Box" podcast. I was honored to be a guest on Pete's podcast. He is an experienced baseball guy, interviewer, and owner of Caliendo Sports International. He asked many questions about youth baseball, injuries, mechanics, the mental game…and more. There is something for everyone and after listening to this, be sure and check out his archive of podcasts. To watch the interview video, go to Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com ww...
2021-02-081h 21Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Rear Leg: should it be on or off the ground during the rotational phase of the pitching motion?Angel opens-up Season Eight, Episode One, with guest Head Coach Larry Owens from Bellarmine University. Larry had a question about the pitching motion, specifically, the common flaw of lifting the rear leg off the mound early in the motion, so much so, that it looks like the pitcher is pitching on one leg. Angel goes into depth about not only the role of the rear leg, but the effect lifting the leg has on rotation and arm mechanics. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2021-01-2255 minBaseball Pitching: The FixFrame BY Frame Analysis of a complicated arm action: understanding the what and whyJoin me in troubleshooting an arm-action issue. A coach/listener provided video for a consult with me to help him understand more thoroughly what this pitcher was doing wrong. I provide a visual/photo feedback session to explain what he's doing, why he is doing, and the details around the flaw. You don't want to miss this as I guarantee, this is a flaw that you have seen and will continue to see; you can get a handle on this now. To see the meeting and the visual demonstrations, this podcast is also available on...
2020-12-171h 00Baseball Pitching: The FixA face-to-face video session with D-1 pitchersOur friend to the show Coach Larry Owens from Bellarmine University asked if I would be open to doing a face-to-face video call with his pitchers. The great news is that we recorded the video meeting so I could share it with you as today's podcast. The pitchers asked great questions which led to many interesting topics ranging from training to throwing programs and more. To see the meeting and the visual demonstrations, this podcast is also available on YouTube at Angel Borrelli Pitching. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www...
2020-11-241h 21Baseball Pitching: The FixThree must-do exercises for the upper back of the pitcherOff-season Pitcher-Specific Training Series starts today Three must-do exercises for the upper back of the pitcher In my off-season training series, you will get: - Specialized exercises with still shots/video that can be viewed at Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube - The How and Why of all the exercises - How to incorporate the exercises into your training program Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2020-11-0512 minBaseball Pitching: The FixSituations and Solutions for Off-Season… and… Should You Emulate a MLB pitcher that You Like?With the unusual circumstances of the 2020 spring, summer, and fall seasons for baseball pitchers, coaches and pitchers find themselves asking questions about readiness for the fall, shutting pitchers down when if feels like they've been shut down, and scenarios that are beyond one's imagination. Many situations are discussed with my suggestions for how to make decisions that will ensure a sound re-entry into spring baseball, 2021. I also delve into the main question I receive during the World Series: "so-and-so on the MLB does this with his mechanics and he is really good. Should I emulate...
2020-10-2358 minBaseball Pitching: The FixThe 2020 MLB Post-Season Play-offs: take home messages that I saw and heard loud and clearIn this special episode, Coach Larry Owens from Bellarmine University and myself talk about two topics that are critical to the development and success of our pitchers (and are often overlooked and/or underplayed as being important). There are no words to describe or summarize our discussion so do not miss listening to this episode. If you are a coach, a parent, or a pitcher, and the topics we discuss pertain to you, the information you hear could be a game-changer for you and your improvement. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www...
2020-10-0954 minBaseball Pitching: The Fix"Three-up and three-down": a topic line-up you do not want to missMLB pitching injuries: why are there so many? Creating and planning your cycles of training between now and the beginning of the 2021 season…plus…the special recruitment obstacles facing our graduating high-school seniors. The importance of the height of the front leg: a drill and exercise that teach the skill. Click Here for Teaching Moment Video Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2020-09-161h 04Baseball Pitching: The FixGet a GripThe season opener begins with the podcast's newest addition, Coach Larry Owens, and his segment called the "Top of the First". Larry talks about a topic that is near to him: youth pitchers being overused due to back-to-back games and how the negative results of being overused can show-up for many years to come. Larry and I try to offer some "food-for-thought" to youth coaches on how to address this ongoing issue. And in the Teaching Moment for this episode entitled "Get a Grip", I talk about the anatomy of the grip, the roles of the fingers...
2020-08-181h 19Baseball Pitching: The FixA Special Pop-Up Episode for CoachesThe Fix: a special pop-up episode covering -Re-entry into baseball -Creative ideas for handling a short summer season -How to organize a throwing/pitching program when the start date is not certain -Two deadly pitching-motion flaws that can be fixed at home without releasing a ball I invited Associate Head Coach Steve Harrow from Morro Bay High School in California to help with the discussion. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2020-04-231h 06Baseball Pitching: The FixHow to Plan for a Safe Re-Entry and a Great Comeback when baseball returnsIn this episode, I brought together three expert coaches: Ed Sprague, Director of Player Development, Oakland A's Larry Owens, Head Coach, Bellarmine University, Kentucky Andy Tarpley, Head Coach, College Park High School… …to discuss all the issues facing baseball and players during this trying time. Also included: suggestions for the daily plan to survive…and maybe even thrive…during this crisis including workout ideas, arm readiness, etc. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2020-03-201h 40Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Baseball Pitching Stride: Drills, Exercises, Teaching Methods, and moreThe Baseball Pitching Stride is one of the most misunderstood parts of the pitching motion. In this episode, along with my guest, Coach Larry Owens of Bellarmine University, we talk everything stride: the stride phase from beginning to end, the issues around stride length, drills to teach direction, exercises to teach strength and more. Go to You Tube channel, Angel Borrelli Pitching, to see all the visuals that go along with the drills and exercises. https://youtu.be/ddt-vXOjxbk Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2020-02-201h 08Baseball Pitching: The FixHigh School Coaches' Pre-Season Questions: Asked and AnsweredIn this special Pre-Season Series, with my guest coach Steve Harrow, and emails from two high school coaches Brent and David, we cover the issues that come up for coaches during this time of the year: how to create the pre-season calendar for getting the pitchers' arms ready; what to do when pitchers are coming in late to the season because they play a second sport; how to rotate pitchers in a 4-day tournament without breaking recovery-rule guidelines… and more. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2020-01-2758 minBaseball Pitching: The FixWhen position players also pitch: differences in mechanics and some warning signs of trouble aheadIn Part Two with Coach Steve Harrow as my guest, we talk about the differences in position-player throwing mechanics and pitching mechanics. And with many position players in high school also pitching, I teach about the common errors that can be made when the pitcher doesn't shift his mechanics from the field to the mound. What to look for, why it is so common, and some ideas for instruction are discussed. I also address some questions from a youth coach about preparation, throwing programs, and underweight balls that were generated in response to episode 15. If...
2019-12-2348 minBaseball Pitching: The FixOff-Season: are you using it wisely?Off-season is a valuable time in the yearly cycle of the pitcher yet still, there are many confusions around when it starts, when it ends, and how to use it productively. Coach Steve Harrow is my guest and we dig deep into the topics of off-season, pre-season, and reentry into the throwing season. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2019-12-0953 minBaseball Pitching: The FixLeading with the Elbow: The Why/The How/The ResultAnd don't forget: to see what you're hearing go to the Angel Borrelli Pitching You Tube Channel Our special off-season series kicks-off with special guests Coach Larry Owens of Bellarmine University and Pitcher Joe DeMers with the Oakland A's Minor League system. The three of us talk about Leading with the Elbow, an arm mechanics issue that is one of the most common reasons for a loss in velocity and/or location. Hear about it/understand it/know how to see it. Go to the Angel Borrelli Pitching You Tube Channel...
2019-11-1848 minBaseball Pitching: The FixPitching Motion: some common flaws explainedIn the MLB segment of this podcast, I answer the question that I have been most frequently asked during October baseball: "what is it about the motion of Verlander and Cole that makes them so good?". In the Teaching Moment, I connect the dots between some of the most common flaws in the pitching motion and a realization I had regarding why these flaws are so prevalent…especially among youth pitchers. The understanding of this connection can make teaching the proper adjustment much easier for coaches. And in the Pearl segment, I discuss the importance of...
2019-10-2134 minBaseball Pitching: The FixThe Four Fundamentals of the Pitching MotionIn the MLB segment, Joe asks a listener's question about the relationship of overuse as a youth pitcher and the probability of an adult injury. In the Teaching Moment, I break the pitching motion down into four fundamental skills and give you some tips on how to view your pitcher 's delivery in a simple way. In the Pearls segment, the topic of returning to pitching after time off is discussed. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2019-10-0747 minBaseball Pitching: The FixExcessive Lateral Trunk Tilt - Risk, Identification, and CorrectionTo kick off the show in MLB News and Trends, Angel and Joe discuss Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel, whose command has been "unKimbrel-like" this season and who recently went on the injured list with an elbow inflammation. Angel explains the connection between an elbow injury and command issues, and what next steps should be for the injured pitcher. In the Teaching Moment, Angel explains the danger of excessive lateral trunk tilt -- what it is, the risks, how to identify it, what to do about it. Finally, in the "Pearls," Angel offers exercises to...
2019-09-1050 minBaseball Pitching: The FixMatt Harvey…The ComebackIn the MLB segment, Joe and I couldn't help but discuss Matt Harvey, one of our faves. I used Matt's story to help coaches and teams understand the initial phases of investigation when faced with helping a great pitcher make a successful comeback after experiencing injury after injury. It's not over until it's over…and it's never too late: two philosophies that are ever so important in the career of any pitcher, especially this one. In the Teaching Moment, I discuss and educate on how the stride-foot contact phase of the pitching motion is defined for purposes of...
2019-08-1936 minBaseball Pitching: The FixThe muscle that initiates the strideIn the MLB segment, Joe wants to know about the "mysterious" fastball of Josh Hader. We have a great general discussion about movement and deception, two things Josh does well. In the Teaching Moment, I talk about how the stride is initiated, specifically the muscle used and one of the many benefits of using it correctly. And in the final Pearls segment, I revisit the topic of flat ground throwing programs that are used for returning pitchers to play after injury. After seeing some problematic programs in the last few weeks, I couldn't...
2019-08-0547 minBaseball Pitching: The FixStrength Drills for the Stability of the Front Leg during the DeliveryIn the MLB segment of this podcast, Joe asks if pitchers should ever pitch through pain. Citing Jake Arrieta's elbow bone spur as an example, we discuss pitchers and their injuries. In the Teaching Moment, using photos and a video, you will see two strength drills I designed to help pitchers feel the strength needed to offset the forces to the front leg that can cause instability if not understood and strengthened. And in the Pearls Segment, citing Noah Syndergaard's most recent release-point issue as an example, I talk about how the hand arrives at...
2019-07-151h 11Baseball Pitching: The FixPitchers Need to PitchThe MLB has been experimenting with limiting innings, "deloading" with their Minor Leaguers, data-driven decisions and various other methods to limit injuries and protect our pitchers. And as we know, everything in the MLB has a trickle-down effect to our college, high school and youth pitchers. In the MLB segment of this podcast, I talk about Jordan Hicks, one of the most gifted pitchers of today. He just had Tommy John last week, in spite of attempts to limit his exposure to injury. I share my perspective on what should happen next for Jordan. In...
2019-07-011h 00Baseball Pitching: The FixSpecial Guest Larry Owens talks velocity, data, and trendsWith our special guest Larry Owens, we discuss the "crazy" NCAA pitching stats that were just released and what it tell us about the direction of pitching and hitting. The impact of the use of data, the chase for velocity, and current trends in coaching are all discussed with Larry's unique perspective. Contact Info: Angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com http://bit.ly/2WDjxZ8 Code: ELBOW http://bit.ly/2GG8c4X Code: ROTATION
2019-06-1753 minBaseball Pitching: The FixTroubleshooting Velocity: The Glove ArmHitting injuries vs. pitching injuries: are they acknowledged and noticed sooner when a hitter's performance declines vs. when a pitcher's performance starts to suffer. In the MLB segment, Joe asks about why this seems to be the norm in baseball. In the Teaching Moment, I talk about one specific flaw with the glove arm that directly affects the pitcher's rotation which in turn, can directly affect the pitcher's potential velocity. The Pearls segment is devoted to helping the listeners make the important decisions that come-up at this time of the...
2019-05-2351 minBaseball Pitching: The FixEpisode Four: The YipsIn the MLB segment, Joe and I talk about the resurgence of what is called "the yips" in a few MLB players. I plant the seed for thinking about this issue as physical not mental. The topic is so important, that I continue discussing it in the Teaching Moment, through explaining the way the ball is actually held, rolled, and finally released in the pitching motion and why the ball-release disorder can easily be mistaken for emotional or mental. Buckle up for this discussion! Some ideas for diagnosis, warning signs, and exercises are presented. http...
2019-05-111h 06Baseball Pitching: The FixTroubleshooting Velocity: pelvis and trunk rotationhttp://bit.ly/2GG8c4X Code: ROTATION In the MLB segment of this episode, we talk about what to do when a previously good pitcher starts to have problems, which is the current situation with a very famous pitcher. I talk about my hopes for baseball to continue to progress with how to handle signs and symptoms before they get out-of-hand. In the Teaching Moment, I continue my series on Troubleshooting Velocity. In this episode, I talk, show, and teach how to initiate rotation which is the part of the motion that needs to...
2019-04-2551 minBaseball Pitching: The FixTroubleshooting Velocity: three lower body errors that can put the brakes on too early in the motionIn the MLB segment, Joe brings up an MLB pitcher who is currently suffering from serious location problems. We discuss ways to troubleshoot this issue. In the Teaching Moment, I talk about three very common lower body issues that can affect the pitching motion in a way that can interfere with a pitcher finding his max velocity. And in The Pearls segment, I discuss a text I received from a coach talking about mound work vs. flat ground work for pitchers in-between starts. Contact Info: Angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience...
2019-04-1143 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Defining Moment in a Pitcher's DeliveryJoe and I kick off our first episode of Season Six with three exciting segments: In our first segment, Joe and I talk about some of the rule changes in the MLB. In The Teaching Moment, I talk about "The Defining Moment in a Pitcher's Delivery". It's a discussion about the last sequence of trunk rotation in a pitcher's delivery, prior to acceleration. Using a great photo, I talk about how to see the critical features when you are reviewing film. Click Here for Teaching Moment Video And in our new last segment "...
2019-03-2952 minBaseball Pitching: The FixThe Epidemic of Timing Issues for Pitchers and Experimental New Ideas from the MLBFrom increasing the distance of the mound to the plate to an epidemic of timing problems, Angel and Joe close out their fifth season with a great discussion of these two topics. The MLB is currently experimenting with moving the pitching mound back. Angel weighs in on the effect she thinks it will have on the pitchers...and you may be surprised to hear her take on it. And as a troubleshooter for the pitching motion, Angel has noticed an increasing epidemic of timing issues. She discusses why she thinks this is a prevalent...
2019-03-0453 minBaseball Pitching: The FixThe Art of the Bullpen and Troubleshooting the Rear LegFrom how to work technically to using an innings format, Angel talks about the critical importance of making every bullpen count with tips on how to use it effectively and how to avoid some of the biggest mistakes she sees. And in a Troubleshooting segment, Angel answers a coach's question about the rear leg. You will learn about its role, its importance, and some of the most common errors that can affect the pitcher's delivery. Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube Contact Info: Angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2019-02-0450 minBaseball Pitching: The FixA Special Episode for Coaches: new ways to think about solving some of your on-the field issuesAre you ruining your game performances with a pre-game warm-up that slows the players down? How do you handle a pitcher who is also a starting position player? Troubleshooting the delivery: the glove arm, the front foot, and picking-up the target. And much more…with all the content and questions being provide by coaches. Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube Contact Info: Angel@gymscience.com www.GymScience.com
2019-01-141h 10Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Dynamic Duo of Adjustments: the glove-arm action and the front-foot landingIn the "Coaching the Coaches" segment, Angel gives you the-how and the-why of these two actions which can either make or break a pitchers throwing and/or pitching motion. Included in the discussion are tips for ways you can work with your pitchers on the field during practice and flat-ground throwing to assess and correct these very important skills. In the "All It Takes is All You Got" segment, you will hear about and see a critical exercise for pitchers that deals with the rotation phase of the pitching motion; i.e., when the pitcher transitions...
2018-12-2436 minBaseball Pitching: The FixRe-entry Throwing Programs: ideas and innovations to create resultsIn the "Coaching the Coaches" segment, Angel talks about creative ways to make the first few weeks of flat ground throwing valuable and how to create objectives that will produce solid results. In the "All it Takes is All You Got" segment, Angel shares one of her skill-specific exercises to teach pitchers how to properly flex at the hip to create the best forward trunk tilt…the skill that is necessary to get over the front leg when delivering the ball. She filmed Joe DeMers during one of his training sessions and you can see the three-phase mo...
2018-12-0341 minBaseball Pitching: The FixOur "Engineering the Pitcher" SeriesIn a very special "Coaching the Coaches" segment, Joe and I continue with the discussion from the last episode about the re-entry throwing programs that we use to transition pitchers from the off-season to the pre-season. The necessity of returning to "precision" specific methods for the pitcher is discussed and I offer food-for-thought for re-structuring how you handle your throwing programs. In the very popular "All it Takes is All you Got" segment, the next priority-training muscle group is discussed. Coupling it with the last episodes' objectives for the pitcher's body, there should be no question as to w...
2018-11-1246 minBaseball Pitching: The FixEngineering the PitcherAngel and Joe kick off the fall/ winter episodes with their Engineering the Pitcher series. In this episode's first segment, "Who's Your Daddy", Angel answers the most frequently asked questions from fathers. She talks about creating a calendar for reentry from off-season, how to plan showcases, whether or not a pitcher should have an off-season, etc. In the second segment, "All it Takes is All You Got", Angel talks strength training for pitchers and suggests Priority Training the rear shoulder for the next three weeks. The videos of the exercises are available on the Angel...
2018-10-2248 minBaseball Pitching: The FixReleasing closer to the plate: Front Knee MechanicsIn the Lessons from the MLB, Joe and Angel discuss the use of stats during the game to determine when to pull a pitcher. Angel shares an innovative idea for MLB teams to consider that could help them take additional care of their pitchers. In the Teaching Moment, front-leg knee mechanics is discussed. Using a photo presentation that you can see on her YouTube Channel, she discusses how the common habit of pulling and extending the front knee backward, away from the target, costs velocity as well as knee health. You won't believe what you will see...
2018-10-041h 05Baseball Pitching: The FixTroubleshooting Velocity: An Easy Adjustment to a Common FlawIn the Lessons from the MLB, Angel and Joe discuss the newest statistics on the high number of TJ surgeries. Angel weighs in on her thoughts about not only the reason, but what needs to happen so make a dent in this issue. You won't want to miss her common sense approach to a solution. In the Teaching Moment, Angel instructs on a common flaw she often sees that not only robs the pitcher of velocity but is one of the easiest adjustments to make. Please visit Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube to see what you're hearing...
2018-09-2051 minBaseball Pitching: The Fix3 Drills for Teaching an Efficient Arm Angle at Stride Foot ContactIn the Lesson from the MLB segment, Angel and Joe discuss when not "to take a lesson" from the MLB with Angel giving you a checklist to think about before you decide to try something a little left of center. In the Teaching Moment, with live drills, Angel teaches you how to teach your pitchers the angle of an efficient arm at stride foot contact. Please visit Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube to see what you're hearing. And in the 9th Inning, back by popular demand, is a discussion of high school pitch-count rules and...
2018-09-0655 minBaseball Pitching: The FixHow To Identify a Late Arm and Why It Needs To Be CorrectedBig news! Angel has launched a YouTube channel for further in-depth pitching education. This episode is the first that implements the channel as a supplement to the podcast -- so you can see what Angel is explaining. Lessons from MLB MLB is doing things with the intent to protect pitchers, such as following specific pitch counts, setting maximum innings limits for the season, using the "piggyback system," starting the game with an "opener," and other methods. Additionally, MLB is analyzing and implementing statistics that are changing pitchers' roles and altering the fabric of the game. Are...
2018-08-231h 05Baseball Pitching: The FixTroubleshooting the 7 most common glove arm flawsIn the Lessons from the MLB segment, Angel and Joe explain why a clean MRI is not necessarily good news, but rather a reason to continue investigation into the problem that brought you to the doctor's in the first place. In the Teaching Moment, Angel talks about the frequency with which the glove arm causes problems to the delivery. She discusses the seven most common flaws and educates on how to troubleshoot. And in the Ninth Inning, Angel talks about the effects of fatigue on the medial elbow and discusses the meaning of some interesting re...
2018-08-0941 minBaseball Pitching: The FixThe 7 Best Exercises To Prevent Tommy John SurgeryCan a pitcher succeed both as a starter and a reliever? In the "Lessons from the MLB" segment, Joe and Angel discuss the differences between starters and closers, as well as the important details that a coach should remember when deciding to use a pitcher in both roles. In "The Teaching Moment," Angel provides a seven-exercise complete workout for the forearms, wrists and fingers that strengthen the muscles needed to keep the pitcher's elbow safe and help prevent UCL injuries. And, she calls on all pitchers to make the month of August the month when they get...
2018-07-271h 07Baseball Pitching: The FixShould Pitchers Push Off the Rubber? How You Really Get from the Back Leg to the FrontShould you push-off the rubber? While discussing Aroldis Chapman's knee injury during the "Lessons from MLB" segment, Joe and Angel visit the debate of how you get from the back leg to the front leg. In "The Teaching Moment," Angel talks about the dangers of the long-held belief that pitching with pain is normal -- as is commonly reported by many current and former MLB pitchers. She explains how, over the past 30 years, science has developed answers that provide the opportunity to pitch pain-free while also improving performance. Want to know how to get started as a...
2018-07-1352 minBaseball Pitching: The FixNoah Syndergaard's Finger Injury Explained Plus Getting Over the Front Leg To Maximize VelocityIn the Lessons from the MLB segment, Joe and Angel talk about Noah Syndergaard's sprained index finger: what does it mean and tips on determining the cause. In the Teaching Moment, Angel gives three possible causes of why a pitcher is having a problem with getting over his front leg and releasing the ball as close to the plate as possible. And in the Ninth Inning, Angel talks about the dangers of using MLB pitchers' style to determine what should or shouldn't be done. She teaches about the importance of seeing ea...
2018-06-2850 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixAdd Velocity Naturally: How a Baseball Pitcher Maximizes MPH Using His HeightIn this episode of Baseball Pitching: The Fix, there are three segments. First, in "Lessons from MLB," we examine New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino's ability to self-correct his mechanics during the game. Baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli talks about the beauty of this skill and how to acquire it…without letting it interfere with your pitching. Then, in "The Teaching Moment,"Angel talks about a way that every pitcher can increase his velocity right now -- by using every inch of his height. Angel explains the importance of releasing the ball as close to the plate as possible -- y...
2018-06-1457 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixEverything You Need To Know About The Change-UpIn The Teaching Moment, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli talk about the change-up, including the grips, the muscles involved, and how to use that information to troubleshoot issue with its effectiveness. Additionally, using some examples of common methods used to practice the change-up, Angel talks about how to avoid mistakes when creating a drill or practice session. Additionally, Angel answers a listener's question about the exact description of "stride foot contact" and how it relates to where the arm should be at that moment in the motion. In The Ninth Inning, Angel "closes" the episode with a very...
2018-05-3149 min
Baseball Pitching: The Fix5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Pitching PerformanceIn this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli speak with Bellarmine University Head Baseball Coach Larry Owens about five things that pitchers can do to improve their performance. One by one, Larry details five pillars of pitching performance that many coaches and pitchers already are familiar with. After Larry explains the importance of each -- i.e., "the why," Angel describes ways that pitchers can approach and practice them -- i.e., "the how." Angel "closes" the episode in the "Ninth Inning" segment, asking and answering the question "should a pitcher...
2018-05-101h 05
Baseball Pitching: The Fix4 Critical Adjustments for Power PitchersIn this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli discuss the 4 most critical adjustments for power pitchers. Just like a race car needs constant tune-ups, baseball pitchers need to be regularly reviewing and correcting their mechanics to remain at peak performance. Angel goes through the four most common adjustments she makes when working with high-velocity pitchers. In the "Trending Topics" segment, Joe relays to Angel a comment by MLB Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, who said that the split-finger fastball or forkball is the pitch that causes the most elbow pain and elbow injuries...
2018-04-231h 00
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow Joe DeMers Pitched a Perfect Game - Tips on Preparation, Training, and Making AdjustmentsIn this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli speak with Joe DeMers, ace starter for University of Washington and author of the 27th perfect game in NCAA Division 1 history. DeMers has been Angel's client for the past eleven years, keeping him injury free through his entire career and ensuring that his strength training and mechanics stay in check. DeMers shares the training and mental preparation necessary to stay healthy and remain an elite pitcher at college baseball's highest level. Topics include: What age to start a weight training program Maintaining a weight training program in season and...
2018-04-0441 min