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The *ONLY* Way To Improve Pitching Velocity *Seriously*

Published on 2012-11-15 22:22:50

*Warning: Read slowly and at your own risk!* I painstakingly put this article together to help you save a ton of time searching for ways to improve pitching velocity and to also entertain you in the process. Do you know how many people waste thousan

What Pitchers Need To Know About Tommy John Surgery

Published on 2012-11-05 15:56:27

A study performed by the Center for Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University, NY called, Public perceptions of Tommy John surgery, identified an alarming percent of players, coaches, and parents wh

10 Reasons Most Pitching Velocity Programs Fail

Published on 2012-10-28 14:02:33

How many “Pitching Velocity Programs” have you purchased or used this year? How many of them have only had a small impact on your pitching velocity? How many of them do not give you all of the information? How many of them are a total waste of time and money? How many of them just [...]

The Ultimate Weight Training Program For Pitchers

Published on 2012-10-17 10:10:22

Well if you are looking for the The Ultimate Weight Training Program for Pitchers then you have come to the right place. We specialize in strength and conditioning programs for developing the healthy high velocity pitcher. Just recently I had a young pitcher come to my training facility here in Louisiana who was 16 years [...]

Research Proves Why Conventional Wisdom Is Ruining Pitchers Today

Published on 2012-10-16 16:10:25

“Up, Down and Out,” “Slow Controlled Stride,” “Keep balance and land soft on front leg.” How many pitching coaches and parents are regurgitating these coaching tips everyday to young pitchers? Too many to count! This conventional wisdom is also plastered all over the web. This conventional wisdom is ruining pitchers and the latest research is [...]

Kevin Royer 83-93mph With 3X Pitching

Published on 2012-10-02 21:26:16

Listen to Kevin  Royer’s 3X Pitching interview where he talks about hitting 93mph in his first fall appearance this 2012. When he first discovered the 3X Pitching approach to increasing pitching velocity he was sitting in the low 80′s. He attended a 3X Velocity Camp at the end of this past summer and was topping [...]

Study Proves Olympic Lifting Critical For Training 3X Power

Published on 2012-10-02 11:32:36

Olympic Lifting is critical for training 3X power and is a very controversial style of training for baseball pitchers. It has become even more controversial with the popularity of TopVelocity.net. The main reason for this controversy is that Olympic Lifting really doesn’t fit the conventional mold of pitching. Olympic lifting has been developing explosive high [...]

3X Advanced Component – 3X Burst

Published on 2012-09-29 11:34:56

This video covers the critical movement of the high velocity pitcher called the 3X Burst. This movement will help a low velocity pitcher move into a high velocity category. This video is from the 3X Pitching Mechanics Guide instructional video stream which covers the 3X 2 Phase Delivery, the 6 3X Components and 20 new [...]

Study Proves Pitching Velocity Is Generated From The Initial Movement

Published on 2012-09-28 23:03:35

The 3X Pitching Mechanics Guide defines some revolutionary advanced pitching components that prove how to enhance the initial movement of the throwing arm as evident in a high velocity pitching delivery. Some of these 3X Advanced Components are Action to Reaction, the 3X to 2X Factor and the 3X Burst to name a few. The [...]

Cameron Grimsley’s 3X Road To 90 MPH

Published on 2012-09-26 23:32:04

Cameron Grimsley 3X Pitching Interview Born: 06/02/1992 Height: 5-9 Weight: 185 Year: Sophomore Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. High School: University Christian HS Position: LHP Bats/Throws: L/L Google Plus Cameron Call Cameron: 904.347.3753 Cameron trained with Brent Pourciau during the entire 2012 summer using the 3X Programs. He trained through 11 weeks of the Level 1 3X [...]

Flexibility And The High Velocity Pitcher

Published on 2012-09-17 17:07:01

Before we dive straight into flexibility and the high velocity pitcher we need to first define what flexibility is and why is it so important to the high velocity pitcher. Conventional wisdom has this flexibility issue completely wrong. How many times have you heard your coach or a coach say that working out makes you [...]

How To Develop Extreme 3X Power To Increase Pitching Velocity

Published on 2012-09-13 11:45:55

Yes, strength/power development increases pitching velocity. As much as baseball doesn’t want to hear it but there or numerous studies that prove the benefits of strength and conditioning for the baseball player and the athlete in general. Many of these studies are listed on this site. It should just be common sense that if the [...]

Boost Pitching Velocity With The 3X Power Burst

Published on 2012-09-05 09:56:23

No, this is not the next big baseball product launch to boost pitching velocity brought to you by some online marketing company. The 3X Power Burst or 3X Burst is the real deal and it is a game changer! This is a coaching tip that is a major part of the 3X Pitching Velocity Program [...]

3X Pitching Elite – Jake McFarland

Published on 2012-08-20 22:09:00

Written by Jake McFarland Contact Me: 785.230.2817 Training with Brent Pourciau at Guerilla Baseball Academy was one of the best choices I have made in my life. All my life coaches told me I was the “Crafty Lefty” and that I didn’t need to throw hard to get guys out. Honestly I got so tired [...]

3X Pitching Elite – Eric Mozeika

Published on 2012-08-15 22:32:42

Written by Eric Mozeika Training with ex-professional pitcher, Brent Pourciau, at Guerilla Baseball this summer was a life changing experience to say the least. How many times have you heard someone say to you: “Don’t worry, keep working on your mechanics, you’ll get to 90 mph with time” or “Some people were just born to [...]

Pitchers Stop Living In Fear Of Weight Training

Published on 2012-08-14 22:30:32

Baseball is one of the last sports to embrace the performance benefits of weight training. The same fears that are coming from the conventional wisdom of the game of baseball existed even in football back in the 1950’s. Everyone was told that weight training would ruin the football player by making him bulky, slow, tight [...]

Study Proves Lateral Jumps Increase Pitching Velocity

Published on 2012-07-19 12:02:37

Thanks to Coach Robo, who recently brought my attention to a brand new case study on the Top Velocity forums, which actually tested the correlations of lower body power to throwing velocity. The case study was performed outside of the United States of America which makes perfect sense to me because the only way you [...]

Bench Press For Pitchers – Pros And Cons

Published on 2012-06-18 23:53:06

So who is afraid of the bench press? Don’t be scared! There has been for years a lot of controversy around the bench press for pitchers. The conventional pitching coach describes the lift as a guaranteed career ending device, “It will destroy your rotator cuff or make you too tight when you throw!” You may [...]

Top 10 Requirements To Throwing A Fastball 90 MPH

Published on 2012-06-14 13:33:39

Everyone wants to throw a fastball 90 mph but only a rare few can do it. Some who can do it also want the ability to do it every pitch. The problem is most pitchers have very little understanding of the requirements to throwing a fastball 90 mph. This article will cover the top 10 [...]

Study Reveals High Velocity Pitcher’s Use Stride to Enhance Hip Rotation Speeds

Published on 2012-06-11 13:53:50

There are many studies that define the difference in the kinematics of high velocity pitchers to low velocity pitchers but few of these studies mention the time or speeds of the movements. When speed is used as a measurement of movements and how these speeds effect the movements up the entire kinetic chain then these [...]

Stretching Reduces Pitching Velocity

Published on 2012-06-04 12:50:50

When most pitchers first learn high velocity pitching mechanics, like with the revolutionary approach called 3X Pitching, they quickly discover the importance of range of motion. Harder throwers can create more range of motion between the hips and shoulder and also in the throwing shoulder during external rotation or the late cocking phase. The problem [...]

Pitcher’s Torso Speeds Enhance Pitching Velocity and Reduce Injury

Published on 2012-06-01 14:10:12

The conventional pitching coach will spend most of his time working with a pitcher’s body positions, like torso alignment or arm angle, instead of his speeds. Pitching velocity is influenced more by the speeds of the body movements than its Kinematics. Kinematics are very important to pitching but without a complete understanding of its relationships [...]

The Superior Cuban Fastball Revealed

Published on 2012-05-25 13:20:12

The Cuban defector who has set the new standard of pitching velocity, with his numerous 100+ mph pitches, reveals a secret of velocity that has been proven as a significant pitching velocity component of his culture. Yes, a case study has proven why Cuban pitchers rank the top in the world when it comes to [...]

Dorsiflexion is the Key to the Pitching Power of 3X

Published on 2012-05-22 13:21:05

3X Pitching is a revolutionary approach to increase pitching velocity which holds the secrets to power pitching. The foundation of the approach is using triple extension (3X) of the drive leg to enhance hip to shoulder separation and pitching velocity. You can learn more about the science behind this power pitching approach in my latest [...]

3 Baseball Specific Training Programs Proven to Increase Pitching Velocity

Published on 2012-05-18 17:18:30

To significantly increase a pitcher’s velocity he must NOT use just use one tool, drill, exercise or lift but all of the above, in a well designed program, over a good amount of time, for the body to adapt and condition itself into a high velocity pitcher. These tools, drills, exercises and lifts must work [...]

Scientific Proof that 3X is Key to Separation and Pitching Velocity

Published on 2012-05-15 14:28:25

If you read the countless articles on this site you will learn about a new term that has been brought into the pitching world. This term was first planted into the pitching delivery right here at TopVelocity.net. Maybe you found this website because you wanted to learn the hype behind this term or maybe you [...]

Sexist Study Holds the Secrets to Pitching Velocity

Published on 2012-05-12 11:13:11

This article is not here to start a debate between the sexes but it is here to show the differences between low and high velocity pitchers. Based on the information in this article Elite Female baseball pitchers will be put in the category of low velocity pitchers and Elite Male baseball pitchers will be put [...]

Hard Throwers Land Hard at Front Foot

Published on 2012-05-10 22:12:44

The moment of front foot strike in the power pitching delivery is critical, this is when power is converted into torque. The more power a pitcher can generate at front foot strike then the more potential to generate high amounts of torque in the elastic muscles of the body. There has been a lot of [...]

The Secret to Increasing a Pitcher’s RPM’s and K’s

Published on 2012-05-07 17:03:57

This is an exciting time for baseball because science is starting to have a major impact on the game. A sign of this impact has been the increase in pitching velocity across the board. We are hearing more and more about 100 mph pitchers coming out of high school and college ball today. Pre-Steroid ERA [...]

Major League Baseball Tryout Schedule 2012

Published on 2012-05-06 15:07:58

Here is the 2012 USA Major League Scouting Bureau tryout camps schedule for the 2012 summer.The camps are open to all players 16 years or older. The camps are free. You must arrive 30 minute before the camp begins to register. No equipment is provided so all players are required to bring proper equipment. All [...]

Research Proving Pronation Supports Pitching Velocity While Preventing Injury

Published on 2012-04-22 16:14:12

More and more pitchers are hearing the word Pronation as it relates to good pitching mechanics. The reason it is becoming more apart of the conventional vocabulary of baseball today is because of the ever rising arm surgery’s at all levels of the game. The reason the rise in arm surgery’s is causing this terminology [...]

Heavy Resistance Training Amplifies Endurance Performance for Pitchers

Published on 2012-04-11 22:55:09

This is just one more of many case studies from the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health which proves that pitchers will benefit from heavy resistance training. Not only does heavy resistance training increase pitching velocity and reduce pitching injury but it also enhances endurance. The Department of Physical Education, University of [...]

3X Pitching and the Critical Ankle Kick

Published on 2012-04-04 23:58:14

The majority of pitchers who commit to the 3X Pitching Velocity program initially struggle with the new motor coordination of triple extension and especially the critical ankle kick. The reason is because low velocity pitchers do not use this component effectively as the driving force behind their pitching velocity. An effective triple extension of the [...]

Study Proves Long Strides Increase Pitching Speeds

Published on 2012-03-27 15:10:32

The mechanics of a power pitcher like with Aroldis Chapman, Trevor Bauer, Jason Motte or Tim Lincecum are very similar to the mechanics of Olympic Sprinters like Jeremy Wariner or Usain Bolt. You can learn more about this pitching speed theory in the article, The Phenomenon of Speed Mechanics. The article talks about the importance [...]

Pitching Velocity Dynamics of Action to Reaction

Published on 2012-03-21 22:28:38

The entire power pitching delivery is a series of dynamic, action to reaction movements. High velocity pitchers generate more force production than low velocity pitchers therefore they also have more dynamic reactive movements. This is also why low velocity pitchers have a poor understanding of how and when these movements occur. This article will help [...]

Pitchers Remodel More Fast-Twitch Muscle with Olympic Lifting

Published on 2012-03-21 13:39:35

TopVelocity.net has been a very controversial source of information within the conventional wisdom of the game when it comes to training the power pitcher. This is because 3X Pitching promotes the use of Olympic Lifting to develop any low velocity pitcher into a dominate high velocity power pitcher. The controversy has been going on for [...]

Post-Activation Potentiation: A Pitching Velocity Phenomenon

Published on 2012-03-20 15:23:06

My biggest pitching idol growing up was Nolan Ryan. I worshiped his Pitching Bible like it was, “The Bible.” In this book he lists his everyday routines as a professional ball player, from what he ate to his strength training program. This was the first time I had ever heard about a pitcher lifting weights. [...]

Distance Running Reduces Elastic Energy and Lowers Pitching Velocity

Published on 2012-03-09 16:43:53

We all should know by now that long distance running is bad for pitchers (read 2009 article called Just Say NO to Long Distance Running) but now everyone needs to know how bad it really is. Yes, the study below proves that long distance running reduces the bodies ability to absorb and use the power [...]

3X Pitching – A Holistic Approach to Power Pitching

Published on 2012-02-09 11:09:09

I have received a lot of emails about 3X Pitching. These emails are from parents, coaches and players who are just learning about this revolutionary approach to increase pitching velocity. They either want to know if 3X Pitching is rotational, linear or momentum pitching or why is 3X Pitching the best method compared to all [...]

Top 10 Pitching Velocity Workouts

Published on 2012-02-08 19:32:28

So you need velocity and you need it now! I get it. I was you. This is why I put together the top 10 pitching velocity workouts here so you don’t have to continue searching through all the junk online to actually find something that works. Yes, I am going to give you years and [...]

The 3X to 2X Factor to Pitching Velocity

Published on 2012-02-01 11:21:20

If you have spent any time on this site you have learned the importance of triple extension to building explosive power in the pitching delivery. The 3X approach to pitching velocity labels this as the 3X Factor to pitching velocity. It is the foundation to the entire approach but it isn’t the only factor. 3X [...]

Strength Development Before Power Pitching Motor Skill Training

Published on 2012-01-23 12:03:01

In the case of all power pitchers or athletes, to prevent wasting precious time when learning a power movement like pitching at high velocities, it is important to understand that strength or power development must come before the power motor skills of the power pitching mechanics. Attempting to train the power motor skills before the [...]

3X Pitching Mechanics Triggers to Benefit You Game Time

Published on 2012-01-08 23:37:44

3X Pitching is an advanced approach to pitching velocity. It is extremely effective but requires an insane work ethic to implement the 3X mechanics. It is hard enough to perfect the 3X approach when in practice, when in a game, it can almost seem impossible until you have given it enough time and effort. What [...]

The Pitcher’s Cure to the Inverted W and L

Published on 2011-12-30 18:37:59

Here is the reason for and the pitchers cure to the more common mechanical flaw called the Inverted W and L.

Foot Sync Supports High Pitching Velocity

Published on 2011-12-22 11:58:09

Based on thousands of hours of video analysis there is many common patterns of high velocity pitchers that low velocity pitchers do not have. One of the most overlooked component in the delivery is the synchronization of both feet into front foot strike. Low velocity pitchers tend to open the front foot way before the [...]

Top 10 Pitching Secrets to Prevent Injury

Published on 2011-12-11 01:00:21

Pitching velocity secrets are in a lot higher demand than secrets to preventing injury. The deal is they should both go hand and hand. Who wants to increase velocity at a higher risk of injury? This is the problem with most pitching velocity tips is that they come with a price. I developed 3X Pitching [...]

A Major Pitching Velocity Headache

Published on 2011-11-24 11:43:30

I put together is article to cover the issues with the head. Most young pitchers who struggle with 3X Pitching and achieving 3X before front foot strike have a lot of head movement in their old mechanics. It takes a lot of reps to remove this flaw in their pitching mechanics. I wanted to start this thread for those who are struggling with this major issue.

The Sweet Spot to More Pitching Velocity

Published on 2011-11-08 14:58:19

Just like hitters work to find the “Sweet Spot” of the bat when they want to crush the ball into the gap or out of the park, hard throwing pitchers work to also hit their “Sweet Spot” when they want to increase stride power and blow the ball by a hitter. A Pitcher’s “Sweet Spot” [...]

The #1 Reason Pitchers Never Reach Their Top Velocity

Published on 2011-07-06 01:07:03

I am going to come clean here. I have been doing this long enough and I have sold enough programs on this site to know that 3X is the only program to legitimately increase pitching velocity. I get an email a day from pitchers telling me how amazing 3

Lifting Weight Doesn’t Increase Pitching Velocity, Really!

Published on 2011-07-02 19:20:10

I am really tired of hearing that Dick Mill’s thinks weight lifting does not increase pitching velocity. I mean, REALLY! He hasn’t pitched a game in over 40 years. You are going to believe this guy? Do your history! The pitchers from Mill

Pitcher Power Curve

Published on 2011-07-01 18:20:55

The Pitcher Power Curve is worth as much as the 3X Pitching Velocity Program. It has taken me the past 20 years to develop the 3X Program which is built on the Pitcher Power Curve. Velocity is a product of power and if you can understand how we gener

Pitching 101

Published on 2011-06-25 00:08:10

This pitching 101 video comes the nuts and bolts of 3X Pitching. It goes over all the 3X Pitching components. It first defines 3X Pitching in two phases and then defines each and every component of this revolutionary approach to pitching velocity. Th

Pitching with your Legs

Published on 2011-06-20 12:41:17

I heard a story about Roger Clemens once. It went something like this. Roger was in high school and Nolan Ryan was his favorite pitcher. He always wanted to see his rocket arm up close and personally, so one day he got a ticket to watch him pitch in

Proper Pronation Prevents Pitching Pain and Injury

Published on 2011-06-15 22:12:02

Most elbow problems, along with most arm pain comes from overuse and poor mechanics. If we narrow it down to elbow pain then proper pronation is usually the determining factor. Proper pronation of the arm at release is when the thumb finishes down. N

Does ArmourBite™ Increase Pitching Velocity?

Published on 2011-06-14 14:23:00

So Tom House has retired from USC as the pitching coach and he is now with the Rod Dedeaux Research for Baseball Institute. I believe this is good news for the pitching world because he will spend more of his time on research than coaching, which I f

Does ArmourBite™ Increase Pitching Velocity?

Published on 2011-06-14 13:23:06

So Tom House has retired from USC as the pitching coach and he is now with the Rod Dedeaux Research for Baseball Institute. I believe this is good news for the pitching world because he will spend more of his time on research than coaching, which I f

Pitchers Power Drive Position

Published on 2011-06-12 22:24:58

The pitchers first few movements in his delivery is critical to his overall velocity. Just like a sprinters first step is more significant to his overall time than any other step in his sprint. If a pitcher fails to hit some key components in the beg

Top 3 Pitching Power Issues

Published on 2011-06-12 16:22:54

The more I coach and train pitchers with 3X Pitching the more I want to spend  most of my time training them in the weight room. All of the 6 components of 3X Pitching Velocity are representative of a ballistic or explosive movement during a specifi

3X Velocity System Instructional Videos

Published on 2011-06-06 00:27:30

Check out this video to learn more about the FREE stream you will receive when you purchase the 3X Pitching Velocity Program. You will find your coupon code to the instructional stream in the Ace Pitcher Handbook that comes with the 3X Velocity Progr

The Tim Lincecum Trap

Published on 2011-06-04 13:47:31

So I am hearing some buzz about Lincecum from the great marketer, you should know his name. I am hearing that he is making claims that Lincecum is doomed. If his career is doomed then he still probably is a candidate for the Hall of Fame. He has 2 Cy

Healing the Pitcher with Water

Published on 2011-05-29 18:30:43

It’s amazing to me. Dehydration: a basic cause of injury to the athlete. We drink all kinds of fluids, throughout our lives, while playing sports in Little League, High School, College and Professional Sports and we are still fighting the effects o

Triple Extension Pitching is Blowing UP!

Published on 2011-05-29 00:39:19

The 3X Pitching Velocity Camps are in full swing and triple extension (3X) pitching is the center of attention. It is nice to find that their are those who can’t get enough of it, when I am so used to those who just completely ignore it. Just y

Welcome to the 90 MPH Club!

Published on 2011-05-27 00:59:01

This is the catch phrase that we all would love to hear in our careers. More than likely this is your ultimate goal as a pitcher, because if you make it to the 90MPH Club, then you have put yourself in the recruiting pool for Professional Baseball. I

Baseball Speed Training

Published on 2011-05-25 13:20:22

Speed is the best way to measure an athletes ability. Speed is a critical component in all sports especially baseball. Speed in baseball can be measured in throwing speed, bat speed and running speed. If you can excel at all of these facets then your

In Season Training Program Pitchers

Published on 2011-05-23 23:46:58

All pitchers are not the same and their workloads in season are not the same either. This is why the question of what is a good in season training program for pitchers will never be answered correctly in a step by step process. The best way to answer

3X Pitching Superior to Extreme Long Toss

Published on 2011-05-21 13:02:10

The argument behind extreme long toss is that the pitcher will learn how to take the velocity of a 300 foot throw and transfer it into a 60 foot throw. This is what I learned from watching an interview with Alan Jaeger who uses extreme long toss with

Pitching Speed and the Glove

Published on 2011-05-13 11:30:12

There is a lot of controversy around the glove side to pitching mechanics. Conventional Wisdom would coach the pitcher to pull down or pull around the glove side to launch the throwing arm into action. The problem is this would go against pure speed

Stride Length Equals Leg Strength

Published on 2011-05-02 15:31:01

Stride length is becoming more of a popular pitching component because of the data coming from the analysis of hard throwers. This data has been collected through video analysis and through the latest radar technology by Trackman. If you have not hea

2011 MLB Tryout Camps

Published on 2011-04-29 21:47:20

Major League Scouting Bureau: Tryout camp schedule Tryout camps are open for all players over 16 years of age. There is no fee. Registration will be done 30 minutes prior to start of camp. All players must bring their own equipment. IMPORTANT: Each p

Baseball Workout for Pitchers

Published on 2011-04-26 01:05:15

There are hundreds of thousands of workouts for athletes on the web. All you have to do is go to Amazon.com and purchase some training device, like resistance tubing, and “BAM” you got yourself a workout with instructional DVD to go with

Baseball Strength Training Program

Published on 2011-04-24 23:57:27

If you want to play at the next level then you are going to have to increase your ability to generate power. Power is measured as both speed and strength. Increasing your bodies ability to generate power, along with total body mechanics, will enhance

3D Doppler Radar Launches 3X Pitching

Published on 2011-04-22 01:01:05

This may be the first sign of the beginning of a new era for baseball. A Danish company called Trackman has planted some 3D Doppler Radar’s in Major League parks across the country and the data is revolutionary. They can scientifically produce

Do Speed Chains Help Baseball Pitchers?

Published on 2011-04-19 00:14:18

I get this question a lot because of the latest training gimmick that is showing up online called “Speed Chains.” When I search the web for these velocity training aids I feel like it is 3 in the morning and I am watching infomercials. Th

Baseball Workouts to Make You Bigger, Stronger, Faster

Published on 2011-04-18 14:46:38

In the game of baseball, all skills require small muscle groups moving big muscle groups. This means you must use a strength and conditioning program that not only develops you to become Bigger, Stronger, Faster but it builds joint integrity as well.

How to Gain 5 MPH on Your Fastball?

Published on 2011-04-17 23:02:18

Adding 5 MPH to your fastball can be a tough challenge if you do not know what you are doing. You definitely will not accomplish this using conventional wisdom. Old school approaches like extreme long toss, weighted balls or speed chains may get you

Scientific Proof that 3X will Increase Velocity and Prevent Injury

Published on 2011-04-16 02:00:59

Most gimmicks on the internet, that claim to increase velocity or just enhance pitching performance, mainly focus on the upper kinetic chain, like the arm. This would include gimmicks like the latest “Speed Chains” and the old school R

3X Pitching Velocity Camp New Orleans, Louisiana

Published on 2011-04-11 00:01:11

Learn a revolutionary approach to pitching velocity that will add 5-10 MPH to your fastball. This is a unique and incredible opportunity for you to reach your velocity goals. 3X Pitching is a proven scientific approach to pitching velocity that has h

Free Pitching Analysis

Published on 2011-04-08 12:12:22

You can add 2-3MPH to your fastball with a video pitching analysis TODAY! Pitching analysis is critical to reaching your velocity goals and becoming an elite pitcher. The problem is most well know pitching coaches charge expensive prices for a video

3X and Force Production is the Driving Force Behind Velocity

Published on 2011-03-30 22:54:47

If you have not purchased the 3X Pitching Velocity Program, then let me tell you what you are missing out on. High velocity pitchers generate more force production through triple extension during the stride phase of the delivery. Pitchers like Tim Li

MLB Using Glorified Physical Therapy Instead of Explosive Strength Training

Published on 2011-03-29 23:28:50

In my last interview with the legendary guru of Speed and Strength Training, from D1 Sports in Tennessee, Kurt Hester, stated that Major League Baseball is using glorified physical therapy instead of strength and conditioning. This was a shot at the

Dallas Baseball vAcademy

Published on 2011-03-29 00:26:33

If you are looking for baseball coaching and training in the Dallas, Texas area then look no further. The Dallas Baseball vAcademy is run by National Pitching Coach Brent Pourciau. He has developed some of the top training programs around the country

Interview with Coach Kurt Hester

Published on 2011-03-27 14:11:56

Check out all of Kurt’s instructional videos on ESPN! View videos here Coach Kurt Hester BIO National Director of Training at D1 Sports Training www.d1sportstraining.com Kurt Hester, known nationally for his energetic approach to training top-t

Atlanta Baseball vAcademy

Published on 2011-03-27 00:39:00

Welcome to Top Velocity. The Atlanta Baseball Virtual Academy is run by Brent Pourciau. Coach Pourciau is a National Coach who has developed some of the top training programs for the Atlanta baseball player. If you are looking for instruction and tra

Does Increasing Arm Strength Increase Velocity?

Published on 2011-03-25 15:41:39

Basic physics teaches us that to throw a ball at your top velocity you must use more than just your arm. You must use the entire kinetic chain, along with every muscle group that will help you reach your top velocity. There are countless articles on

Heavy Weight Training Reduces Pitching Injury

Published on 2011-03-24 01:18:29

Behm and Sale with the Department of Physical Education, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada put together a case study called, Velocity specificity of resistance training. This study showed that velocity is increased within muscle contract

Baseball Heavy Weight Training Increases Velocity

Published on 2011-03-22 23:42:49

Robert U. Newton and Kerry P. McEvoy with the Centre for Exercise Science and Sport Management, Southern Cross University Australia has proven this statement to be true. I have been saying this for years but pitching coaches all over this country con

Jackson Baseball vAcademy

Published on 2011-03-19 23:48:42

Welcome to your Jackson Baseball vAcademy New Jersey! Start your baseball training programs today! For all position players 14 years and up purchase the Jackson Baseball Training Program below. This program comes with Video analysis of your drills an

Baseball Training Manual

Published on 2011-03-18 15:01:38

So you need a program that is going to make you Bigger, Stronger and Faster so you can kick some ass? Well, congratulations you have found the perfect program for making this happen! The question now is do you really want to do what it takes to turn

Houston Baseball vAcademy

Published on 2011-03-18 14:53:08

TopVelocity.net is a virtual academy serving the Houston area. TopVelocity.net is owned and operated by Brent Pourciau. Brent Pourciau developed the revolutionary approach to pitching velocity called 3X Pitching. He has also developed some of the top

How to Throw Hard and even Harder?

Published on 2011-03-13 00:00:54

You can search the web up and down for the answers to how to throw hard and you will find many different sites trying their best to answers this question but all you will get out of it is a lot of frustration. I am still shocked that I am the only so

Prevent Post Game Pitching Arm Soreness

Published on 2011-03-12 01:05:59

Most young pitchers do not know what their body’s require of them after a long pitching performance. An intelligent consistent routine is critical for a pitcher to survive a long season. The problem is most pitchers do not know of a good routin

Coach Gayle Hatch Interview

Published on 2011-03-01 14:42:31

Coach Gayle Hatch is one of the founding fathers of strength and conditioning. He is the protege of the legendary Alvin Roy, who was the first strength and conditioning Coach to be hired by a professional sport. Both Alvin Roy and Gayle Hatch are to

Pitches, Pitches, Pitches and more Pitches

Published on 2011-02-24 13:10:44

Those who lack velocity want to throw more pitches. The problem is this is a double edged sword. When your velocity is poor, and you want to take the easy way out, you opt for ball movement. This involves trying, or successfully learning, offspeed pi

3X Pitching :: A Revolutionary Approach to Pitching Velocity

Published on 2011-02-12 18:10:59

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3X Pitching :: Introduction

Published on 2011-02-11 18:31:43

3X is an approach to pitching that is very different from what you have been taught in your career. It is the product of many years of research, trial and error, the pure desire to overcome a career ending rotator cuff tear and to throw 90+mph. This

ASMI vs Alan Jaeger in Long Toss Study

Published on 2011-02-07 21:57:32

Maximum distance throws produce increased torques and changes in kinematics; caution is therefore advised for use of these throws in rehabilitation and training. This was the conclusion of the ASMI’s case study, “Biomechanical Comparison

Protected: 3X Pitching Teaser

Published on 2011-01-24 00:03:56

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The 3X Power Stride

Published on 2011-01-11 15:07:02

Most young pitchers do not have the leg power (power is strength and speed) necessary to generate the energy needed, through the stride, to reach their top velocity. If you are a pitcher who uses mainly your arm to generate velocity then you will fin

Jim Morris Pitching Interview Transcript

Published on 2011-01-09 13:48:16

Brent Pourciau Alright this is Brent Pourciau at TopVelocity.net and I am here with Jim “The Rookie” Morris and we are going to talk some baseball today. Jim, I would like to say it is an honor to have you here at TopVelocity.net, I want

Pitching Supplements for Recovery

Published on 2010-11-27 11:34:39

Recovery can be a pitchers worst enemy or his best friend. If a pitcher is able to recovery faster than the average athlete then he has a significant advantage. The benefits to faster muscle recovery after a workout or game is reduced muscle fatigue

Jim “The Rookie” Morris Pitching Secrets Interview

Published on 2010-11-17 14:40:31

Go here to read the entire transcript of the interview. I was lucky enough to have a 40 minute interview with someone who’s story inspired my ability to overcome major rotator cuff surgery to throw 94 MPH and play professional ball. His story n

Jim “The Rookie” Morris Pitching Analysis

Published on 2010-11-03 01:42:18

Jim Morris and Aroldis Chapman Pitching Analysis I put together a pitching analysis of Jim “The Rookie” Morris for those who would like to see his mechanics compared to the Cuban defector Chapman who is also a hard throwing lefty. If you

Why Some Pitchers Throw Harder than Others?

Published on 2010-10-31 12:54:12

This is a big question in baseball and it is a question that seems to continue to go unanswered. This question was the basis for a study by the American Sports Medicine Institute, the School of Health & Sports Sciences Osaka University and the De

Fastest Pitch

Published on 2010-10-28 13:39:36

Name Team Year MPH Aroldis Chapman Reds 2010 105 Joel Zumaya Tigers 2006 104.8 Aroldis Chapman Reds 2010 104 Mark Wohlers Braves 1995 103 Armando Benitez Mets 2002 102 Jonathan Broxton Dodgers 2009 102 Neftali Feliz Rangers 2010 102 Bobby Jenks White

Brent Pourciau Statistics

Published on 2010-10-27 01:01:37

After spending almost five years from when my college baseball career ended, trying to get my arm back from rotator cuff surgery during my freshman year in college, I finally decided it was time to take my last shot at reaching my dream of throwing 9

3 Keys to Pitching Velocity

Published on 2010-10-24 22:38:06

The 3 Keys to Pitching Velocity fall outside of conventional wisdom. These 3 Keys to Pitching Velocity do not exist in the vocabulary of most high school and college pitching coaches. These 3 keys to Pitching Velocity are arguably the best FREE pitch