PREMIER PITCHING & PERFORMANCE BLOG
A resource for player development to prepare pitchers at every level of competition for baseball excellence.

Breaking Down Offload and Active Recovery Strategies for Baseball Players
Obviously, it’s essential to practice throwing, hitting and other game skill specific mechanics to...
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How to Safely Return to the Mound After a Pitching Injury
An Interview with Physical Therapist & PPP Coach Dalton Schumer For baseball players, the most...
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Premier Pitching Performance Sets the Pace for a High-Tech Revolution in Baseball
While baseball season typically starts to wind down in the Fall, the dedicated athletes and coaches...
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Post-Throw Exercises & Recovery Techniques to Increase Your Velocity
It's tempting, isn't it? After an intense day of throwing, you may feel inclined to skip your...
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Deconstructing the Fastball, the Most Powerful Pitch in a Pitcher's Arsenal
The Heater, The Number One, The Cheese, Smoke, Gas. Fastballs go by many names, but one thing is...
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Announcing the PCDL Pitcher and Player of the Year!
PCDL Pitcher of the Year, Tommy Ray: Tommy Ray went to Quincy Notre Dame High School in Quincy,...
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PPP’s Guide to Fall Training for Frontline Baseball Athletes
As fall approaches, players are presented with a unique opportunity to refine their skills and set...
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Deconstructing the Slider, One of Baseball’s Most Versatile Pitching Techniques
Gerrit Cole, Verlander and Scherzer. What do they all have in common? A powerful Slider. It’s a...
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5 Tips for Incorporating Weighted Ball Training from Our PPP Coaches
To maximize the benefits of weighted ball training and minimize the associated risks, it is...
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