The Benefits of Throwing Footballs for Baseball Players

The Benefits of Throwing Footballs for Baseball Players

At ProSource Athletic Performance, we believe in exploring diverse training methods to improve athletic performance. In our latest video, Throwing Footballs for Baseball Players, we discuss how incorporating football throws can benefit baseball players of all ages.

Key Takeaways:

• Enhanced Glove Side Mechanics:
  Throwing a football can significantly improve your glove side mechanics, making it a valuable tool for any player looking to enhance their overall throwing technique.

• Arm Strength Development:
  This activity helps build arm strength, which is crucial for baseball players. Notable players like Paul Skins and Jake Marietta have utilized football throwing in their pre-game routines.

• Focus on Youth Training:
  For youth athletes struggling with their glove side mechanics, focusing on throwing a tight spiral can help identify areas of improvement in their throwing motion.

• Proper Throwing Technique:
  We highlight common mistakes players make when throwing footballs and how maintaining the correct hand positioning can lead to better throwing outcomes.

• Throwing Progressions:
  Our video outlines essential throwing progressions, including drills from the knees, ten toes drills, and rockers, all aimed at refining your technique.

• Staying Athletic:
  We emphasize the importance of staying loose and athletic while throwing, encouraging players to incorporate movement into their practice sessions.

Check out the full video on our YouTube channel here.

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