Pitcher specific strength training?

[llsoftballdad]

My 15yr old DD has been recovering from bursitis behind the shoulder blade. The orthopedic doctor and PT indicated it was caused from muscle imbalance. They said she was lat dominant and this caused her shoulder mechanics to be off which caused the bursitis. Her PT told me my DD needs stronger back muscles. So, can anyone tell me if there is pitcher specific strength training she can do to prevent future injuries? This didn't happen until she went from 45mph to 60mph.

 

[Fluid Fastpitch]

I know Wasserman has Softball specific strength training, and also a pitching program. I have no person experience with them. Curious if others have.

 

[cvsoftball]

We used the Wasserman Youngblood program for several years and really liked it. It is designed for up to 14U but he always has new work out drills and all weights can be increased. Most are specific to various muscles and areas. 2 thumbs up.

 

[Tazman]

We've been doing this one for 4 weeks. It's weighted a bit toward core and glutes/legs so may not be what you need but there is a fair amount of pitcher specific upper body as well. You need a gym or the ability/willingness to buy 500 in equipment.

Symbiotic Pitching Program With Dana Sorensen | Weeks 1-3 | Day 1

Dana Sorensen and Jono Green demonstrate foundational exercises for pitchers to develop strength, mobility and stability they need to compete on the field.

www.flosoftball.com

 

[Bonesaw]

My 15yr old DD has been recovering from bursitis behind the shoulder blade. The orthopedic doctor and PT indicated it was caused from muscle imbalance. They said she was lat dominant and this caused her shoulder mechanics to be off which caused the bursitis. Her PT told me my DD needs stronger back muscles. So, can anyone tell me if there is pitcher specific strength training she can do to prevent future injuries? This didn't happen until she went from 45mph to 60mph.

Im confused. The PT didnt give you any exercises/therapy? She is lat dominant but her back muscles are too weak? What!?

Get a new PT/second opinion.

 

[Shawn]

Training the scaps?

 

[PapaBear]

My 15yr old DD has been recovering from bursitis behind the shoulder blade. The orthopedic doctor and PT indicated it was caused from muscle imbalance. They said she was lat dominant and this caused her shoulder mechanics to be off which caused the bursitis. Her PT told me my DD needs stronger back muscles. So, can anyone tell me if there is pitcher specific strength training she can do to prevent future injuries? This didn't happen until she went from 45mph to 60mph.

common in pitchers in the shoulders and hips to have imbalance.
wall angels- light weight
TRX bands- body weight push ups and back rows
Weighted single arm pull downs
Light weight shoulder arm raises/ front and side
Shoulder taps
J-bands
Always core work

These are a few mine did to help with the same issue about the same age.

 

[DNeeld]

Java posted a great series of exercises in the Drive Mechanics thread:

Drive Mechanics

By popular request...

www.discussfastpitch.com

Also an excellent thread here:

Strength and Conditioning for Pitchers

In addition to a dynamic warm up, the following exercises are considered to be very good for pitchers: Here are a couple exercises that can be done as part of a warm up: . . Drive Mechanics (by javasource) contains several plyometric and core strengthening exercises...

www.discussfastpitch.com

 

[Tango]

Robbie Hebert does some functional movement training, was or is a Tincher guy. My DD did some of his personalized workouts a few years back. Good stuff IMO.

Wasserman has some new softball pitching stuff out that I would like to see.

 

[Ken B]

This is the routine I have my pitchers use 3-4 times per week. It’s always a work in progress and I’m already needing to update it by eliminating the shoulder rolls and adding a couple exercises that keep the humerus more stable in the socket while pulling the scraps together: