It is important to practice and train as much and often as you can. A daily/weekly routine can keep you in shape, sharp and improve your skills. Here are some routines you should follow to be the best you can be.
Players should involve themselves in simple stretching exercises every day. Work those hamstrings and lower back muscles for the running you'll do in the springtime. Take special care to loosen up arm and shoulder muscles. "Reach for the Sky," "Swing your arms in Circles," really gets the blood flowing. We want you to work up your body, start with legs, then mid-section and then arms & shoulders. Jogging and jumping rope also will help.
We don't advise playing catch outside in less than 40-degree weather. Even then, exercise caution. Try to find gym time where players can toss and work on throwing and receiving mechanics. Don't let the players "air it out" and throw hard in these early sessions. Pitchers can work on your form and mechanics, and throw easily. When it is your time to pitch – we want you to throw 30 – 40 game style pitches.
There are easy drills that you can do right in your garage or basement. Start by just swinging the bat 10, 20, 30 times a day correctly and be careful. Make sure your swings are done correctly and with balance. No "chopping wood" or hacking when they get tired. Build up the repetitions over time. Soft toss nerf-balls and try to hit them to specific spots.
100 Per Day. If you do 10 every TV commercial break at night – you will be get stronger. It is easy, but it takes effort and commitment.
Stretch every day, throw when you can and show up at your scheduled pitching sessions, swing the bat 20 times a day – carefully, and do 100 Push-Ups per day.
100 Per Day. If you do 10 every TV commercial break at night – you will be get stronger. It is easy, but it takes effort and commitment.
Players should involve themselves in simple stretching exercises every day. Work those hamstrings and lower back muscles for the running you'll do in the springtime. Take special care to loosen up arm and shoulder muscles. "Reach for the Sky," "Swing your arms in Circles," really gets the blood flowing. We want you to work up your body, start with legs, then mid-section and then arms & shoulders. Jogging and jumping rope also will help.
Drills
Conditioning
Hitting Schedule: Once Per Week Off-Season. Hitting Camp Instruction Optional.
In Season: Your coach will have a set practice schedule.
Be sure to read all of the information under the Parent | Player Information tab. This will provide you all of the information you will need to about our organization as a whole. From our board to coaches, to parents, to players – we will strive to be the best baseball organization around.
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Mattoon, IL 61938
J3 Training Academy
1201 Charleston Avenue East
Mattoon, IL 61938