"There is some truth to this because it activates the fast twitch muscles that you use in the swing. I haven't seen any test done, but it sure would be interesting to see the results."
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Do Donuts Hurt or Help
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Torres Feb 29. 22 Replies 1 Like
I love using donuts, two bats, or a weighted bat while on deck. So do many ball players. I've heard of studies that indicate swinging with a weighted bat actually hurts bat speed. Anyone have any…Continue
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Kip Gross replied to Sam Welsh's discussion At What Age Should Kids Start Icing Their Arms? in the group Youth Baseball Coaches"Thanks David, I can't wait to read this. Should be a good read."
David Yeager replied to Sam Welsh's discussion At What Age Should Kids Start Icing Their Arms? in the group Youth Baseball Coaches"Here's another article on why ice may not be the most appropriate activity after pitching.
An Alternative To Ice: A More Comprehensive Method to Post-Pitching Recovery"
Richard Lovell replied to Sam Welsh's discussion At What Age Should Kids Start Icing Their Arms? in the group Youth Baseball Coaches"Here is a link to pretty good articles regarding icing the shoulder.
http://www.pitching.com/articles/view/the-myth-of-baseball-pitchers-icing-why-ice-is-not-nice
Ice is usually used when there is pain or soreness. If no pain or soreness,…"
Kip Gross replied to Sam Welsh's discussion At What Age Should Kids Start Icing Their Arms? in the group Youth Baseball Coaches"Sam,
this is a tough question personally because I'm not big on ice unless there is a real reason to use it. In today's game pitchers come out of a game and within minutes they have a bag of ice on their shoulder and one on their elbow.…"
Mark replied to Sam Welsh's discussion Do Donuts Hurt or Help"You should not use a donut as this puts weight at the end of the bat and forces you to drag the bat or cast the bat through the zone. Check out the camwood training bat at www.mjsportandoutdoor This is a unique wood bat that is weighted at the hands…"
Sam Welsh added a discussion to the group Youth Baseball Coaches
At What Age Should Kids Start Icing Their Arms?
When I grew up playing ball, I don't recall EVER icing my arm until I was in High School and only after games that I pitched. Does anyone know at what age kids should start icing these days? Also, should we only be worrying about pitchers icing after games, or other positions?The main reason I am asking is because there is a youth version of an ice pack product ("Chilly Billy") that we sell at InnovativeBaseball.com and I'm trying…See More
Sam Welsh replied to Sam Welsh's discussion Do Donuts Hurt or Help"Well said Kip, there are lot of variations to any study - science is only as good as the experiment. Does anyone have any of the studies that they are talking about? Some links would be great...."
Kip Gross replied to Sam Welsh's discussion Do Donuts Hurt or Help"I have to agree with you about this and for a few reasons.
#1 is the mental approach the hitter has when he's waiting his turn to hit. If the guy feels more comfortable loosening up with the weight than not, why change that?
#2 Is bat speed…"
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- Bats:
- Right
- Throws:
- Right
- Height:
- 6'1"
- Weight:
- 205
- Position(s):
- P, SS
- Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
- Average.
- If you pitch, what type of pitcher are you... Power? Ground ball, Fly ball, Knuckleball?
- Ground Ball.
- I currently:
- Play Baseball, Coach Baseball, Enjoy watching games, Am a member of the Baseball Media, Am a Baseball Author, Am a Baseball Parent
- Baseball Playing Experience:
- Teeball, Little League, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, USSSA, College, 18+, 30+
- Baseball Coaching Experience:
- Teeball, 18+, 30+, 40+, 50+
- Baseball Umpiring Experience
- None
- Softball Playing Experience:
- Slow Pitch
- Who is your favorite hitter and why?
- Currently it's Mike Napoli for his smooth compact swing and patience at the plate.
- Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
- Nolan Ryan because he was able to make pitchers look tough again.
- Additional Playing/Coaching Info (If applicable, include detailed info here such as - HS, College, Pro Leagues, Summer Leagues, Arm Speed, 60 Time, Catcher Pop Time, etc.):
- Played at Wm S Hart Pony League, Hart High School, Coppell High School, and Tyler Junior College.
- More About Me:
- Co-Inventor of a machine that cleans baseballs called The Oyster (since it makes pearls). The Oyster Baseball Cleaning Machine turns dark, dirty baseballs into clean white pearls and is perfect for baseball academies, little leagues, high schools, colleges, and pro teams. In addition, Sam also founded InnovativeBaseball.Com, a site dedicated to promoting and selling innovative baseball products - linking baseball entrepreneurs to baseball instructors, coaches, and players.
- Website:
- http://www.innovativebaseball.com
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Nine Reasons Why Baseball is Superior to Cricket
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 12:42am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have a brother-in-law from England that argues cricket is superior to baseball, carrying on about cricket’s long history, its prestige, and how it’s the 2nd most popular sport in the world. Well, here is my official argument to him and the rest of the world. Yeah, cricket’s been around a long time and is very well-known around the globe, but the same could be said about a toilet. …
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- At 7:45am on January 12, 2012,
Kyle Grucci said… Welcome to CheckSwing, Sam!
Congratulations on joining the thousands of other ballplayers, coaches, umpires, and scouts from all levels of the game around the globe!
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CheckSwing is the largest baseball player and coach community on the planet. Enjoy the site and have fun making baseball connections. Among other things, you can join groups, publish your thoughts in your status, add a blog or discussion, and upload photos and videos. Visit The CheckSwing Batting Pages to have others evaluate your swing and/or pitching mechanics.
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- At 12:19am on January 6, 2012,
Bill Stanton said… Sam- It was nice meeting you in Dallas. Thanks for joining us at CheckSwing! Have a great time making new connections and talking baseball. Please invite any players and coaches that you know to join us as well. Enjoy!
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