5 Keys To Baseball Success

Key 2: TORSO STRENGTH
Fielding, swinging the bat and running the bases are all movements that originate from the mid-section or torso, so the torso should be a focal point in a baseball training program. Train the torso in a continuum of stabilization, strength and power. You must first stabilize the spine to develop strength and you must develop strength prior to developing power. Stabilization exercises will focus on the deeper muscles of the torso, lower back and will be performed on the floor. Strength exercises can be incorporated with power ball drills that cover two planes of motion: linear and rotational. When working with power balls the weight of the ball should not be the priority. Make sure the emphasis is on the quality and the speed of movement.