Elbow pain in baseball usually isnāt from throwing too much⦠itās from throwing wrong.
One of the biggest mistakes young players make is letting the arm collapse or bend during the throwing motion. That puts unnecessary stress directly on the elbow joint.
In this breakdown, Coach Teddy is showing players how to curl the glove side and drive the elbow down through the throw. This keeps the arm working through a clean, consistent arm slot instead of breaking down under pressure.
When the arm path stays strong and connected:
ā¾ The elbow takes less stress
ā¾ The arm slot stays consistent
ā¾ Pitchers can throw more innings
ā¾ Command and accuracy improve
Good mechanics donāt just make you throw harderā¦.they help you stay healthy and on the field.
Master the movement. Protect the arm. Pitch longer.
That sounds good⦠until you understand what reps actually require.
Reps without strength just reinforce limitations.
Strength training raises the ceiling.
This isnāt bodybuilding. This isnāt maxing out for ego.
This is force production training.
ā¾ļø Hitting = force into the ground ā transferred through the hips ā into the barrel.
ā¾ļø Throwing = force from the lower half ā through the core ā into the arm.
ā¾ļø Sprinting = force into the ground in the shortest time possible.
If an athlete canāt produce force, they canāt transfer force.
If they canāt transfer force, they canāt express power.
A standing barbell press isnāt about ālifting heavy.ā
It teaches:
⢠Core stability under load
⢠Force transfer from ground up
⢠Scapular control and shoulder integrity
⢠Coordination of the kinetic chain
⢠Producing power while standing (just like the game)
Strength training done properly:
āļø Improves bat speed
āļø Improves exit velocity
āļø Improves throwing velocity
āļø Improves durability
āļø Reduces injury risk
The game is explosive.
Explosive athletes arenāt built from reps alone ā theyāre built from strength + speed + skill.
We donāt replace baseball reps.
We support them.
Built in the Grind. Forged in 9.
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Because when strength goes up, everything else has room to grow.
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Fast is earned and Colin is earning itšŖš½š
Before the speed, before the explosiveness, before the highlight plays⦠comes learning how to move the right way.
Hereās a young athlete taking the ladder slow, thinking through every step, building balance, rhythm, and body control.
And thatās exactly how it should be.
Great players arenāt rushed. Theyāre developed.
Start young. Move well. Build confidence.
Then over time, we layer in speed.
One day what felt slow and difficult becomes natural and automatic.
Thatās the process. Thatās the foundation. Thatās how athletes grow.
Brothers in 9.
Built in the grind.
Forged in 9.šŖš½š¤Ŗ
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The big throws. The hard hits. The velo jumps.
What they donāt see is the coaching, the conversations, and the reps it takes to build the movement correctly.
Hereās a look inside how we teach the Landmine rotation step by step ā posture, hands, hips, pace, breathing. Making sure the athlete understands why heās doing it, not just how.
Because real development happens when nobodyās watching.
Slow it down. Coach it. Own it. Then speed it up.
Thatās how you build movements that transfer to the field.
Brothers in 9.
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If youāre a catcher, your gear isnāt optional on game day⦠so why train without it?
At B9 we build athletes who are explosive, mobile, and powerful in the equipment they compete in. Hurdles. Ladder work. Movement patterns. All while the body adapts to the extra weight and restriction.
Because when itās time to block, recover, and throw ā it should feel natural, not heavy.
We donāt wait for games to get comfortable.
We build it every single rep.
Brothers in 9.
Built in the grind.
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āWe spent a lot of time talking about finger pressure and finish....not just "throwing hard." When a player trusts the coaching and stays patient with the process, this is what happens. Itās an art form when done right.
Beyond the movement and the spin rate is a kid who listens, learns, and applies. Thatās the real win here.
āKeep grinding, Logan. The game rewards the work.
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Every kid deserves someone who believes in them when itās hard.
Thatās the B9 standard.
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Coach Kyle and Colin have been working meticulously together and here is a prime example of it!
Mechanics donāt magically happen on the mound.
Theyāre built on the ground, rep by rep, until the body understands what needs to be done.
For Colin , Coach Kyle was able to
-Slow it down
-Guide the foot placement
-Made sure the direction , balance, and timing are repeatable
Then he grabbed a glove and popped a squat behind the plate to test everything that has been understood and absorbed.
If you want your pitcher learning the why behind every movement, come train with us!
Just shoot us a Dm and we will get you in the gym ASAPā¼ļø
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Coach Teddy leading the boys by example. Here one of the boys was struggling with the proper form. So Coach Teddy is showing and doing the proper form with the boys so they have a reference and a much better understanding of how to properly perform the drillšŖš½š
Anyone can tell a kid what to do.
Real coaching teaches them HOW and WHY to do it.
With small group training, weāre close enough to see the details most programs miss. Such as body position, balance, foot placement, and decision-making in real time. When somethingās off, we correct it immediately. When somethingās right, itās congratulated and reinforced!
Thatās how confidence is built.
Thatās how habits are formed.
Thatās how athletes actually improve.
We donāt run kids through lines and hope for the best.
We guide them. We teach them. We invest in them.
If you want your child coached , not just worked outā¦.this is where it starts.
Built in the grind. Forged in NinešŖš½šš§”