Training Program for Arm and Bat Speed Development

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BAT SPEED DEVELOPMENT

In order to achieve the greatest gains from the use of Edge Power Gloves it is best to adhere to a training regimen that is sport specific in nature. The following programs are suggested in an effort to assist you in achieving your goals. Keep in mind that a training regimen of at least 6 weeks is suggested before significant gains can be attained. Enhancing your skill in any given sport is a matter of applying Discipline, Desire and Dedication coupled with the proper training tool. You have ordered one of the finest training products on the market today. Now it is up to you to apply the Discipline, Desire and Dedication to achieve your goals. Good Luck and thank you for purchasing the Edge Power Gloves.

Every body knows the importance of bat speed, but few people know how to attain it. By your purchase of the Edge Power Gloves product you realize that the right training product and a good training program can help you achieve greater bat speed. Mind you, the right product and training program won't do anything for you if you don't apply them. Ultimately, your success in attaining your goals is a result of your desire to achieve them. This product won't do you any good lying on your desk or sitting in your bat bag. Use them and follow the program below to see fantastic results in a few short weeks.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY

• Start with two weights inserted (one 4 oz. and one 2 oz.)
• Swing the bat 10 times
• Insert a 4 oz. weight
• Swing 8 times
• Insert a 2 oz. weight
• Swing 6 times
• Remove 2 oz. weight
• Swing 8 times
• Remove 4 oz. weight
• Swing 10 times
• Remove 2 oz. weight
• Swing 12 times
• Remove 4 oz. weight
• Swing 15 times

This program can be utilized during "tee" work, soft toss, or dry cuts. Concentrate on performing a well-balanced, smooth swing. When performing dry cuts visualize a pitch in the perfect spot of the strike zone, take the knob of the bat directly at the pitch, try to delay the release of the barrel head into the impact zone for as long as possible. This prolonged delay is one of the secrets to bat speed. Keep your hand path short to the ball and long through the ball.

You can also utilize the Edge Power Gloves in single-handed improvement. Incorporate the above 10,8,6,8,10,12,15 pattern while performing one hand hitting drills. You may also simply weight one hand of the gloves in the above sequence and follow a normal routine of soft toss or tee work. Top hand and/or Bottom hand improvement will result. If you feel you are weak in one of these areas, it wouldn't hurt to concentrate on that particular hand for a week or so.

TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY

Normal cage work off of live pitching or a pitching machine is suggested. You may also perform pushups or some other form of strength conditioning exercise. A good exercise that is sport specific for bat speed is the Wrist Roll (performed with a light weight attached to a rope and rolled up on a piece of wood). Another is squeezing a tennis or racquetball. These exercises concentrate on the forearms and hands, very important factors in the hitting process.

ARM SPEED DEVELOPMENT

In order to achieve the greatest gains from the use of Edge Power Gloves it is best to adhere to a training regimen that is sport specific in nature. The following programs are suggested in an effort to assist you in achieving your goals. Keep in mind that a training regimen of at least 6 weeks is suggested before significant gains can be attained. Enhancing your skill in any given sport is a matter of applying Discipline, Desire and Dedication coupled with the proper training tool. You have ordered one of the finest training products on the market today. Now it is up to you to apply the Discipline, Desire and Dedication to achieve your goals. Good Luck and thank you for purchasing the Edge Power Gloves.

Once sufficiently warmed up follow the routine below for two weeks:

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY

• Begin with a distance that you are comfortable with.
• Insert one weight (2 oz.)
• Throw the ball 10 times
• Gradually increase distance/Add a 2 oz. weight
• Throw the ball 8 times
• Gradually increase distance/Add a 2 oz. weight
• Throw the ball 6 times
• Gradually increase distance/Remove a 2 oz. weight
• Throw the ball 8 times
• Gradually increase distance/Remove a 2 oz. weight
• Throw 10 times
• Gradually increase distance/Remove a 2 oz. weight
• Throw 12 times
• Gradually increase distance/Remove a 2 oz. weight
• Throw 15 times

TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY

• Follow the above throwing pattern without Edge Power Glove
• Be certain to increase your distance gradually
• Try to throw the ball "on a line" (one hop or two hop at great distances)
• When throwing concentrate on putting "12 to 6" rotational spin on the ball
• Make a habit of removing the ball from your glove in a "four seam grip"

The above program is a training system that incorporates the Overload/Underload philosophy. This training regimen has been utilized in virtually all sports with proven results in modifying the muscle fibers in an athlete. The Overload function creates strength and endurance fibers, while the Underload function develops and enhances the fast twitch muscle fibers. The muscle memory created by a dedicated training program following this principle results in enhanced strength and speed in the sport specific muscle groups the athlete is training. In this instance greater arm strength and arm speed will result in a ball being thrown with greater velocity.

At the conclusion of the two-week phase, assess your improvement and ability to increase repetitions without harm to your body. If you feel you can increase the workload, it is suggested that you perform the above program two times per session.

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