Pitching Aids
Question
Hi,
Can weighted balls actually help increase velocity?
I've seen in a magazine and on the internet a Roger Clemens "thing".
http://www.baseballsavings.com/customer/category/product.jsp?SUBCATEGORY_ID=4395
This is the site where I found it. Would this item actually increase velocity?
Thanks, Ray
Answer
Ray,
We have used weighted balls with success in the past. The thing about a throwing program is that it must be controlled and consistent. You have to include running, stretching, strengthening and throwing to see velocity improve. Even with a great program, some pitchers are not genetically programmed to throw with high velocity.
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