Baseball does not require players to do continuous activity over an extended period of time, like basketball and soccer do, but baseball does require a high level of skill, speed, power and flexibility to swing a bat, catch, throw and sprint....
Baseball players are prone to a number of overuse injuries, primarily those affecting the shoulders, elbows and knees. In order to avoid injury and achieve maximum performance, all ballplayers should stretch out their muscles before beginning to...
Baseball players must make stretching a planned and progressive program, just like running and strength training. According to 52-Week Baseball Training, a tight back limits a your trunk rotation and your ability to swing the bat and throw the...
The shoulders are one of the most important joints and muscle groups in the sport of baseball. Your shoulder is heavily involved in swinging a bat, and more importantly is the main muscle group used when throwing the ball. According to strength...
Baseball can be an exciting and rewarding activity, but playing it can place demands on your body. According to Baseball Training Secrets, the unilateral nature of various actions in baseball can lead to unusual wear and tear on your body. Overuse...
In baseball, a catcher places a lot of stress on the lower extremities while in the crouch position behind home plate. A lot of stress is also placed on the arm muscles as the catcher repeatedly throws the ball back to the pitcher. There are a...
It is hardly a stretch to say that flexibility is key to playing better baseball. Limber pitchers are able to reach back and generate more arm speed. Hitters that can rotate their hips through the swing generate more power. And fielders that...
If you walk away from playing a baseball game feeling injured, you should consider adding some baseball stretching exercises to your workout routine. Baseball players often suffer injuries in their arms and legs because of all the throwing,...
Many different muscle groups are involved in playing the game of baseball. The muscles of your shoulders, legs and trunk can absorb a good deal of stress due to the nature of the game. The throwing and hitting motions, combined with fast stops and...
A baseball team with good pitchers makes a champion team. Pitching comes before hitting--a maxim all baseball coaches know and practice. They even agree that 80 percent of the sport is pitching. For this reason, coaches need to care for each...
Baseball requires not only speed and agility but also a strong shoulder, arm and wrist for throwing balls and swinging the bat. Whether you play catcher, shortstop or outfield, you need a strong wrist to hit that ball or get that ball to home...
The minutes before the start of a sporting event provide one last chance for coaches to install the game plan and players to transition mentally into competition mode. It's also used for stretching and other various warm-ups and drills used to...
Youth baseball conditioning drills are fun for most kids who enjoy the sport, and can help improve their skills. Each baseball practice should begin with stretches that loosen the arms, shoulders, hamstrings and lower back, advises Barton's Youth...
On a fundamental level, baseball is a sport of "see ball, hit ball" and "hit it where they ain't." Once the ball is in play, the game comes down to which team plays smarter, with more agility and faster reactionary speed. Quicker players who are...
The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles --- the supraspinatus and infraspinatus as well as the teres minor and subscapularis --- that originate on the scapula and attach to the humerus, or the bone of the upper arm. With pitching, the rotator...
The action of pitching puts tremendous strain on the arm, particularly the rotator cuff. Stretching keeps mobility in the arms from the wrists to the shoulders. Although the entire body is involved in pitching, both stretches for the muscles that...
The deltoid muscle forms the cap-like structure at the top of your humerus, the bone of your upper arm. The delts are responsible for moving the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder in multiple directions and have three aspects. The anterior...
If you have sore elbows, especially in your throwing arm after pitching a few innings, you are not alone. Throwing a baseball or softball can contribute to a number of elbow injuries, including thrower's elbow -- medical terms medial...
Spring is just around the corner and baseball is in the air. Whether you are a Little Leaguer or weekend recreational player, there are several things you can do in your own backyard to improve your swing, improve your fielding accuracy and...
Baseball is a game that involves a lot of twisting, jumping, lateral and forward-to-backward movements. If you walk on to the field to perform these tasks without a proper warmup, you run the risk of pulling a muscle. Uncommon to popular belief,...
Elbow pain is commonplace in baseball. It also affects tennis players and others who play sports that require an overhead motion, such as volleyball spikers. According to the American Society Medicine Institute, as many as 58 percent of young...
Tightness in the shoulders can become problematic for a variety of reasons, including pain, decreased range of motion, posture changes, or even frozen shoulder. To avoid the negative side effects of tight shoulder muscles, just as all muscles, it...
Stretching can improve your flexibility, enhance your joint range of motion and potentially reduce muscle injuries. When done correctly, stretching should not hurt. If you experience pain while stretching, it is important to identify the cause to...
Shoulder and chest stretches are designed to increase flexibility and strength in your upper arms and body. If you are an athlete who engages in throwing sports such as baseball or football, shoulder and chest stretches are an excellent way to...
Shoulder rotator cuff stretches will help increase flexibility in your shoulder muscles and help you avoid shoulder-related injuries. Many shoulder rotator cuff stretches are designed for baseball players and other athletes who put strain on their...
Baseball pitchers have two ways to deliver the ball to the plate: the windup and the stretch. The windup is used when the bases are empty, and the stretch comes into play with runners on base. While both motions serve a purpose, some pitchers...
Pitching in baseball is taxing on the arm in general and the shoulder in particular. The rotator cuff muscles support shoulder movement. The rotator cuff consists of four small muscles that can easily be torn or damaged if the shoulder is...
First base is a challenging position to play in baseball, especially for a young player. The position is involved in most infield plays, and carries a lot of responsibility. You can help your son become a better first baseman by following seven...
Muscles, ligaments and bones all work together to turn the arm into a whip-like apparatus capable of hurling baseballs upwards of 100 mph. All of this tension and strain, though, can have an adverse effect. If you have elbow pain from throwing a...
