Posted by: Scott W (stwinton@netzero.net) on Fri Jul 21 08:51:07 2006

> Where can I purchase resistance bands specifically for hitting?
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> > Bat speed is best achieved by stretching the shoulder muscles, NOT by building up the strength in them. Use limited resistance but with speed training in mind. In-other-words use quick, light weighted reps with good resistance. I find that the large rubber bands (or surgical tubing) work wonders for this. Any exercise done with heavy weights for more that 8 seconds will begin to build strength in the shoulder and ONLY benefit the endurance of the athlete. Try quick-speed training and you will achieve maximum results and prepare you for game time.


"Any exercise done with heavy weights for more that 8 seconds will begin to build strength in the shoulder and ONLY benefit the endurance of the athlete."

Strength and endurence play a huge role in a players ability to last and florish for the durration of the grind that makes up a season that lasts 6 months.