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What are the best exercises if I want to throw faster?

Isaac Hess
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Isaac Hess is a Baseball Coach, Instructor, and the Founder of MADE Baseball Development and Champion Mindset Training Program, a baseball training program based in Los Angeles, California. Isaac has over 14 years of experience coaching baseball and specializes in private lessons and tournaments. He has played baseball for both professional and collegiate leagues including Washington State University and the University of Arizona. Isaac was ranked as one of Baseball America's top 10 prospects for 2007 and 2008. He earned a BS in Regional Development from the University of Arizona in 2007.

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Push ups are a great exercise if you want to build your upper body and throwing strength. If you're doing dumbbell exercises, use lighter weights (between 2-5 pounds) instead of heavier weights to develop leaner muscles. Shoulder raises and side shoulder raises are great exercises. Resistance bands, tubing, and Jaeger bands are also good for building arm strength.

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Does having an unusual pitching stance affect the way someone pitches?

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It depends, if your stance makes you take longer to release, two things will happen: 1) you will not throw as hard if you take longer to get to home plate, and 2) runners will be able to steal easier if it takes longer to get to home.

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I am 12 years old and in major league and I currently have a 53MPH fastball, I want to control and throw my fastball harder. Any tips?

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As you get stronger, your speed will improve. At 12 years old, don't push it too hard. A young arm like yours is vulnerable to injury from throwing a lot of fastballs, because your arm muscles have not completely developed yet.

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How do I control my fastball?

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Try slowing down your motion. Have someone take a slow-motion video of you pitching and try to see where you're releasing the ball and where you're placing your foot as you are stepping toward home plate, and work from there.

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How fast should I throw a fastball as a kid?

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You should be pitching 50 - 60 mph for 12-year-olds; 10-year-olds pitch from 40 - 50 mph, and 9-year-olds pitch from 30 - 40 mph.

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What is a good speed for a young teen?

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An average is in the 70 MPH range. Aim for the high 60s; at 15 - 17, aim for 80.

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What are some ways to increase the speed of my fastball if I already have a really fast fastball?

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You can work your arms out to get bigger, stronger muscles, which will make your pitch faster.

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Does throwing a fastball sidearm increase movement?

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No; it might even curve the ball slightly, and it puts stress on your arm.

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