PRE-SEASON BASEBALL TRAINING:MOST BENEFICIAL TOOLS TO GET YOU AHEAD

Andrew Lysy

Agility Ladder• Essential for:

• Developing running speed• Balance • Quickness• Explosion

Agility Ladder• Costs: $26.00• Website:

http://www.roguefitness.com/conditioning/speed-agility.php?gclid=CLDrkeeMjb0CFe99OgodES8AOw

Training Rope• Build strength in shoulders,

core and legs• Improve core stability• Improve balance• Good for HIIT (high

intensity interval training)

Training Rope• Costs: $45.99 - $375.99 (depending on

length, width and weight)• Website:

http://www.athleticstuff.com/Speed-and-Power-Training/Champion-Sports-Rhino-Poly-Training-Rope/TR120/50-260-3810/product?WT.cg_n=VersaFeed-Google&WT.mc_t=VersaFeed-Google&WT.ad=VersaFeed-Google&WT.mc_n=VersaFeed-Google&vfsku=3241192&gpla=pla&gclid=CMm9_5-Qjb0CFS9p7AodLHYAYA

Weighted Sled• Trains sprint under resistance

• Improves speed• Improves explosiveness• Builds core strength• Full body workout

Weighted Sled • Costs: $115.00 for sled, $25-$54 for sled strap• Website: http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-sleds.php

Jaeger Bands (J-Bands)• Great warm-up tool for throwers• Increases

• Rotator cuff strength• Scapular stability

• Prevents injuries • Arm health• Strength• Endurance

Jaeger Bands (J-Bands)• Costs: $34.95 (buy in bulk, price

decreases)• Website:

http://www.jaegersports.com/Jaeger-Sports-J-Bands/

Pitching Mound• Portable pitching mound

• Indoor/outdoor • Always be able to throw off a

mound • Helps you be more prepared

for the season• Can help you work on

mechanics

Pitching Mound • Costs: $899.00• Website: http://www.sportsmachines.info/portable-pitching-

mound.php

Pitching/Hitting Analysis Software• Compares you to professionals through video and

pictures• Gives you same information pro’s are receiving• Can help improve mechanics

• Top notch instruction• State of the art technology• Best professional models

Pitching/Hitting Analysis Software• Costs: $199.99- $6,000.00• Website:

http://www.rightviewpro.com/store/prodlist

Total Costs• Agility Ladder: $26.00• Training Rope: $45.99 - $375.99 • Weighted Sled: $115.00 for sled, $25-$54 for sled strap• J-Bands: $34.95 • Pitching Mound: $899.00• Pitching/Hitting Analysis Software: $199.99- $6,000.00• Total: $1,345.93 – $7,504.94

Conclusion • Total cost is high• Will help our athletes achieve their maximum potential,

stay healthy, and more• All are “must haves”