Long Toss - the Secret to Arm Strength?

FUSION Conversations Reveal True Value of Portable, Affordable AI Training Technology.

D-BAT's FUSION Event last week in Durant, OK, was a first for pitchLogic US, powered by WinShares. We were blessed to be included and grateful for the highly engaged owners and GMs who stopped by our booth to learn more about the trends in training with cost-effective tools like the pitchLogic Smart Baseball and App.

As a vendor sponsor, our goal was simple - build awareness around the best-kept secret in baseball - How technology, including pitchLogic's smart baseballs and app, can improve players' arm strength, velocity, and care. With relationships across baseball, at every level, including partnerships with Driveline, NPA, and Tread, we see the value in relationships built for a lifetime, not just a few months during the off-season. What that means for D-BAT instructors and owners is more short-term and long-term revenue through dedicated, year-round arm health programs for every player you train.

With a heavy focus on bullpens, many products underdeliver when it comes to the other 90% of throws a player produces during pitch design, flat ground work, and, most importantly, long toss. Long toss promotes arm strength because the arm gains range of motion from distance. Learning how to translate this freedom into aggressiveness with the right intention promotes greater explosiveness and life on the ball. More freedom equals more explosiveness and, most importantly, safer explosiveness.

Fortunately, portable/mobile products like pitchLogic solve every coach and trainer's pain - offseason strength development using long toss sessions indoors. With just 15 feet and a net, every player can record and maintain his long toss numbers year-round.

Take a look at some of the other advantages having a throwing lab in the palm of your hand means for players and their instructors:

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Smart baseballs often come equipped with sensors that capture data such as pitch velocity, spin rate, release point, and arm angles. This data is then transmitted to a connected app for analysis.
• For pitchers, this information can be crucial for understanding their mechanics, identifying areas for improvement, and tracking progress over time.

Biomechanical Feedback:

• The data collected by smart baseballs can provide insights into a player's biomechanics. This feedback can be used to optimize pitching or throwing mechanics, reducing the risk of injury and enhancing performance.
• Pitchers can focus on maintaining proper arm angles, balance, and posture, leading to more efficient and powerful throws.

Customized Training Programs:

• The app associated with the smart baseball may offer personalized training programs based on the player's performance data. These programs can be designed to target specific areas that need improvement.
• Off-season training regimens can be customized to enhance overall arm strength and endurance, while in-season programs may focus on maintenance and injury prevention.

Monitoring Workload:

• Smart baseballs can help track a player's workload, including the number of throws and intensity. This information is valuable for managing fatigue and avoiding overuse injuries.
• For pitchers, monitoring pitch counts and the types of pitches thrown can contribute to better arm care and injury prevention.

• In case of injuries, smart baseball technology can aid rehabilitation. Coaches and medical professionals can use the data to monitor a player's recovery and ensure a gradual return to full activity.
• The app may include exercises and routines designed to aid recovery and prevent future injuries.

Motivation and Engagement:

• The interactive nature of smart baseballs and associated apps can enhance player engagement and motivation. Real-time feedback and progress tracking can make training more enjoyable and goal-oriented.

It's important to check your technology's specific features and capabilities to understand how they address the unique needs of position players, catchers, and pitchers. Additionally, staying updated with the latest developments in sports technology is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of how these tools can contribute to player development. WinShares is dedicated to your success every step of the way, from assessment to adoption and implementation.

Join us on our journey to democratize sports, where every player has the opportunity to benefit from technology.