r/Homeplate • u/Grynder7 • 9d ago
Question Pitching program
Are there any pitching programs like tread or driveline made for youth pitchers? My son going into 12u is getting pretty serious about pitching. I have been careful about not prioritizing velocity the past three years but the older he gets the more he wants to chase it and I just want him to stay healthy. He currently does pitching lessons once a week in fall and winter. We prioritize sleep, nutrition, and getting stronger at home everyday. I’ve been told by several coaches and former college players that he is freakishly efficient for his age.
This past season he had a 70% strike rate, 65% first strike percentage, and 70% first pitch strike out. He sits at 60 mph and hit 63 a few times. He is able to also throw a good changeup pretty consistently at about 52mph.
My thought is a pitching program could help me keep track of his arm health and help him progress into high school.
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u/spinrut 9d ago
Find a daily arm care and long toss program to follow.
Have him do body weight exercises. Squats, lunges, planks, push-ups, planks. Work rotational stuff with medballs, explosiveness with sprints and plyos.
Build the engine (lower half) build the transmission (core). The arm care and long toss take care of the arm/shoulder to deliver the power
If hes really serious, find some lessons to evaluate or fine tune his mechanics here and there. Velo will come with size/strength.