BaseBall2U.com

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Overview:

-- Designed to help coaches and
athletes develop the optimal training
program to prepare for a competitive
baseball season.

-- What separates many baseball players
is their dedication to a strength and
conditioning program.

-- Not only will commitment to the training
program provide a better opportunity to
maximize baseball performance, but it
will also reduce the risk for injury,
minimize the extent of injury, and enhance
the return to top performance after a
player is injured.
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Chapter 1- provides information concerning
the development of a resistance-training
program, including how manipulation of
training variables can enhance muscle
strength, power, and size.
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Chapters 2 & 3- present information on
the development of plyometric and
speed/agility training
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Chapter 4- focuses on aerobic and
anaerobic conditioning
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Chapter 5- discusses how to incorporate
the information provided in the first four
chapters into an annual training program,
including both in-season and off-season
conditioning.
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Chapter 6- provides information concerning
the importance of a proper warm-up, including
the benefits of dynamic movements and
explanations of various type of stretching
programs. Descriptions of selected static
and partner-assisted stretches are also provided.
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Chapter 7- presents information on throwing
programs to increase the strength of the
throwing arm
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Chapter 8- provides basic nutritional
information for athletes, including
recommendations for athletes interested
in gaining weight or losing weight.
In addition, recommendations for
pre-exercise/pre-game and post-exercise/post-
game meals are also provided.
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Author: Jay Hoffman (The College of
New Jersey)
Author: Jose Vazquez (Texas Rangers)
Length: 184 pages
Published: 2008
Format: Book