I have been out of baseball for a little more than two years. Due to a poor experience with a coach, I allowed it to ruin the game which I really loved. Since then, I've fallen drastically out of shape (6'1", 265lbs).
I plan to work extremely hard to return to a proper baseball physique and kick, what I hope to be a career in baseball, back into gear.
If anyone has a reference to someone I may contact or anything they could help with themselves for rebuilding the physical blocks to be able to perform properly. i.e. Weight loss, cardio, arm strength, dieting...things of that nature...I would be hugely appreciative.
Thanks, Tyler
Posts: 4 | Location: Springfield | Registered: September 24, 2005
Pickles, I'm not sure where Springfield is, but is it a large enough area where you have access to athletic trainers? Some physical therapists also specialize in training and could tailor a program for your needs. Check with some players or coaches in your area or post where you are and then some posters might be able to give you specific ideas.
Posts: 5359 | Location: Kentucky | Registered: December 30, 2004
Springfield, (Missouri) has trainers for these things, I've actually contacted two that I could find. Neither of the two said they would be able to help me unless I were to sign on as a client of theirs. However, I don't have the money. Struggling to save enough to be able to live decently in college...I'm hoping to gather the necessary information without having to pay a physical trainer.
Posts: 4 | Location: Springfield | Registered: September 24, 2005
Books. I have Complete Conditioning for Baseball. There's another one called 52-Week Baseball Training which I don't have. If you go to a book store, go to the sports section, there should be plenty of books on training, many of them specifically for sports. Good luck.
"He threw the ball as far from the bat and as close to the plate as possible." Casey Stengel about Satchel Paige
Posts: 278 | Location: the outskirts of Niagara Falls, ON | Registered: August 05, 2005
Mark - Also, have you done a search on HSBBW? In the past, there have been many assorted threads on various parts of conditioning - you might find something specific pertaining to your position as well. Good luck to you and keep us posted on how things go for you.
Posts: 5359 | Location: Kentucky | Registered: December 30, 2004
Hey I just bought a book 52 week baseball training. Its helped me alot and has information on how to get into shape, stay in shape, and work on your body. I hope it helps you as much as it helped me.
"How you gonna over come adversity if you dont go through adversity?" -Mariano Rivera
Posts: 11 | Location: New York | Registered: November 18, 2004
-------------------------------------------------- I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation
the 52 week book is really good. there is also some good programs been offered on here by many people. we have ours on our website also. steve http://www.leaguelineup.com/raiderbaseball
