The Complete Pitcher's Program (Video)
This video features Jamey Schouppe, Florida State University Pitching Coach. Former major league pitcher and veteran collegiate pitching coach Jamey Schouppe details a complete program to develop and produce winning pitchers. The program is broken down into six important steps: Rotator cuff, in-season and off-season weight program, warm-up throwing, perfect mechanics, short box drill, and in-season and off-season throwing programs. Areas covered include four exercises demonstrated to develop and prevent injury to the rotator cuff, lifting exercises for both the upper and lower body are described in addition to a lifting schedule, a warm-up throwing program is discussed covering time as well as distance thrown, a detailed discussion on pitching mechanics including the 5 important areas- prep step, balance point, load phase, acceleration phase, and de-acceleration phase; and finally a detailed account of both an in-season and off-season throwing program, including charts to monitor your pitchers. 54 minutes. 2001.