Episodios

  • Pinch hit Friday #34 - The Top 5 Plyo Throw Mistakes with Austin Henrich
    May 23 2025

    In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Austin Henrich digs in on the most common mistakes he sees with baseball players doing plyo throws. From poor technique, to incorrect drill selection, to incorrect intensity, he shares insights that can improve any throwing program.

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    10 m
  • Pinch Hit Friday #33 - Adaptation Should Be Earned, Not Assumed
    May 16 2025

    In this episode, Eric talks about why it's vital to have both objective and subjective measures to evaluate athlete adaptation to training interventions. He also digs in on why individualization becomes even more important as athletes progress in their development.

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    13 m
  • Pinch Hit Friday #32 - Variability, Random Practice, and Youth Development
    May 9 2025

    In this episode, Eric talks about why variability is a bell curve that's particularly challenging to manage in a sport like baseball that, at times, demands so much precision. Learn about random vs. blocked practice and what long-term athletic development strategies parents and coaches can employ with youth baseball players.

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    15 m
  • Pinch Hit Friday #31 - Stress, Recovery, and Adaptation
    May 2 2025

    In this episode, Eric talks about the differences between favorable and unfavorable stressors and how they each drive different adaptations. Before you try to add something that may help, start by removing things that definitely hurt.

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    6 m
  • Pinch Hit Friday #30 - Oblique Strains: Causes and Prevention
    Apr 25 2025

    In this episode, Eric talks about both causes of oblique strains and preventative strategies for rotational athletes looking to avoid them in the first place.

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    10 m
  • Pinch Hit Friday #29 - Neck Care During Arm Care
    Apr 18 2025

    In this podcast, Eric discusses the challenges that come with over-recruiting the neck musculature during arm care exercises. He also shares some positioning and coaching strategies to reduce neck tone.

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    11 m
  • Pinch Hit Friday #28 - Low-Hanging Fruit for High School Athletes with Brandon Holup and Spencer Stockton
    Apr 11 2025

    In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton and strength and conditioning coach Brandon Holup highlight actionable strategies for high school athletes to quickly make progress. Whether you're a player, coach, or parent, these recommendations can be difference makers!

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    12 m
  • Pinch Hit Friday #27 - Structure and Function in the Throwing Shoulder
    Apr 4 2025

    In this episode, Eric highlights important anatomical considerations in the throwing shoulder. Learn about arthrokinematics and osteokinematics and what they mean for keeping overhead athletes healthy.

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    8 m
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