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Lance Lauve’s Arsenal 🔥🎯 Fastball. Changeup. Sinker. Sweeper. All in slow motion so you can see the magic at the release point and the ball action. What makes this elite? ✅ Consistent release point across all pitches ✅ Each pitch has unique, explosive movement ✅ The mechanics are clean, efficient, and dialed in 💥 Slow motion reveals the details that separate good pitchers from great ones. Study it, learn it, and dominate with it. Which pitch do YOU think is nastiest? Drop it in the comments! 👇 🔗 Want to build elite movement and pitch design? Train with us at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #PitchingArsenal #SlowMotionPitching #PitchDesign #ThrowGas #Fastball #Changeup #Sinker #Sweeper #PitchingMechanics #BaseballTraining #ElitePitcher #PitchingVelocity
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Deceleration Training: Small Muscles vs. Big Muscles ⚾💪 When it comes to arm deceleration, rotator cuff strength alone isn’t enough. Here’s why: ❌ Small Muscles (Rotator Cuff Only): • Strengthening the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and teres major is important, but… • These small muscles can’t handle the massive deceleration forces of a high-velocity fastball if the lats are weak or fatigued. ✅ Big Muscles (Lats): • The lats are the powerhouse for arm deceleration, providing full range of motion and strength. • If the lats shut down from fatigue, the rotator cuff can’t survive the arm speeds required for elite pitching. Start with pull-ups to develop lat strength, or if that’s too difficult, begin with lat pulldowns and lightweight exercises. Build up over time to protect your arm and throw harder, longer, and healthier. 🔗 Train smarter and keep your arm in top shape at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #DecelerationTraining #ThrowGas #PitchingMechanics #ArmHealth #RotatorCuff #LatStrength #BaseballTraining #ElitePitcher #ThrowHard #BaseballDevelopment #TrainSmart
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Do You Have What It Takes to Play at a High Level? 💥⚾ Elite power isn’t optional if you want to throw 95+ MPH or swing with 100+ bat speed. Some athletes are born with it, but the rest of us have to build it. What is power? Power = Speed x Strength It’s the ability to produce maximum force, super fast. Think about it: • When you pitch or hit, you have less than 0.2 seconds to express power – that’s quicker than a blink. Why most strength training doesn’t work: • Strength training takes too long to generate force. • Explosive movement without resistance isn’t enough to build speed. The solution? Loaded explosive training: 1️⃣ Add weight to force your body to move faster under load. 2️⃣ Train to maximize speed and strength simultaneously. This is how you develop the elite power it takes to dominate on the field. Train smart, train explosive, and watch your performance skyrocket. 🚀 🔗 Learn how to unlock elite power at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #ElitePower #ThrowGas #BaseballTraining #PitchingVelocity #BatSpeed #PowerTraining #ExplosiveAthlete #BaseballDevelopment #TrainSmart #ThrowHard
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Proper Arm Path Mechanics: Avoid the Mistakes That Lead to Injuries ⚾💪 Getting your arm path right is critical for both velocity and arm health. Let’s break down the common mistakes and the correct mechanics: ❌ Pushing the Elbow Forward: • The elbow pushes ahead of the shoulder, putting excessive stress on the UCL. • This is a recipe for elbow injuries, including Tommy John surgery. ❌ Dragging the Elbow Back: • The elbow lags too far behind the scap, overloading the front of the shoulder. • This can lead to SLAP tears and other shoulder injuries. ✅ Proper Arm Path (✔): • The elbow and shoulder stay in sync as the trunk rotates. • The arm smoothly rotates back into layback, optimizing energy transfer and reducing stress on the joints. Mastering this arm path keeps you throwing hard while protecting your arm for the long haul. 🚀 🔗 Learn more about building safe and efficient mechanics at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #ProperArmPath #PitchingMechanics #ThrowGas #ArmHealth #BaseballTraining #ElitePitcher #UCLProtection #SLAPTearPrevention #ThrowHard #BaseballDevelopment #TrainSmart
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Stop doing the Herschiser Drill if you want real power in your delivery. 🚫⚾ The Herschiser Drill forces you to abduct the drive hip (move it outward), which kills your ability to load the glutes properly. Power pitchers don’t abduct – they flex and load the drive hip to create a powerful extension. That’s how you generate elite velocity. 💥 Want to train the right movement? The TopVelocity Sled is your answer. 🔑 It teaches you to: ✅ Load your glutes in the drive leg. ✅ Extend explosively through the hip. ✅ Build the strength and mechanics that power high-velocity pitchers. Stop wasting time with drills that don’t deliver results. Train smarter. Train for power. 🚀 🔗 Get the TopVelocity Sled now at TopVelocity.com and start loading like the pros. #TopVelocity #ThrowGas #PitchingMechanics #DriveLegPower #PitchingVelocity #BaseballTraining #SledTraining #EliteAthlete #TrainSmart #PowerPitching #BaseballDevelopment
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Aggressive vs. Passive Lift Leg: Which One Are You? ⚾🚀 🔴 Aggressive Lift Leg ❌ An aggressive lift forces an early weight shift of the trunk into foot strike. This disrupts the transfer of energy through the kinetic chain, leaving power on the table. ✅ Passive Lift Leg A passive lift allows the back leg to drive and power momentum, putting the trunk in an optimal position to transfer energy. This also lets the front leg do its job: • Brake momentum • Pump energy into the distal segments (arm & ball) for max velocity 💥 The right lift leg movement builds explosive momentum, while maintaining control and optimizing the kinetic chain. Train smart, throw harder. Which one are YOU? Drop a comment below! 👇🔥 🔗 Unlock elite mechanics at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #PitchingMechanics #ThrowGas #LiftLegControl #BaseballTraining #KineticChain #PitchingVelocity #TrainSmart #BaseballDevelopment #ElitePitcher #ThrowHard #BaseballLife
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Caption: Radial vs. Ulnar Deviation: What’s Your Wrist Doing? ⚾💥 Your wrist position can make or break the way you throw your pitches. Let’s look at the difference: ❌ Ulnar Deviation • Wrist tilts laterally (towards the pinky). • This kills your ability to pronate and spin pitches effectively. • Most pitchers with this issue cut their fastballs, reducing velocity and control. ✅ Radial Deviation • Wrist tilts towards the thumb. • The best position for pronation acceleration, maximizing spin and optimizing pitch performance. • Perfect for throwing high-spin fastballs and breaking pitches with precision. Mastering wrist position is a game-changer for both velocity and movement. Train smarter to get your wrist in the right position for elite results. 🔗 Learn how to improve your mechanics at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #RadialDeviation #PitchingMechanics #ThrowGas #SpinEfficiency #BaseballTraining #ElitePitcher #PitchingVelocity #WristPosition #TrainSmart #BaseballDevelopment
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Rotational Trunk vs. Linear-to-Rotational Trunk: What’s Driving Your Mechanics? ⚾💪 Your trunk movement plays a huge role in your velocity, command, and arm health. Let’s break it down: ❌ Rotational Trunk: • Relies solely on rotation without applying linear forces. • Leads to: • Trunk momentum accelerating too quickly due to the shorter range of motion. • Arm flying arm-side away from the target, hurting command and increasing stress on the arm. ✅ Linear-to-Rotational Trunk: • Starts with linear momentum, with rotation complementing the forward energy. • Results in: • A more efficient transfer of energy toward the target. • Better command and healthier mechanics for the arm. The right trunk movement doesn’t just improve performance – it protects your body for the long haul. Train smarter, throw harder, and dominate the game. 🚀 🔗 Learn how to master your mechanics at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #TrunkMechanics #ThrowGas #LinearToRotational #BaseballTraining #PitchingMechanics #ElitePitcher #KineticChain #ArmHealth #BaseballDevelopment #ThrowHard #TrainSmart
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Keagan Gillies: Split-Finger, Cutter, and Fastball 🔥🎯 Watch Keagan Gillies of the Orioles in slow motion as he dials up his split-finger, cutter, and fastball. This up-close look shows: ✅ The grip on each pitch ✅ The ball coming out of the hand ✅ How subtle adjustments create elite movement and deception 💥 Slow motion gives you the details you don’t see at full speed – grip, release, and spin are what separate average pitches from dominant ones. Which pitch would YOU swing at? Drop your guess below! 👇 🔗 Want to master pitch design and throw gas? Visit TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #PitchingArsenal #SlowMotionPitching #PitchDesign #Orioles #MLBPitcher #Splitter #Cutter #Fastball #ThrowGas #BaseballTraining #PitchingMechanics #ElitePitcher #BaseballDevelopment
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Consistency is key 🔑💥 Andrew Easley just proved it at the 3X Pitching Velocity Camp: • 85 MPH on the mound ✅ • 85 MPH flat ground drill the next day ✅ Why does this matter? Because hitting the same velocity in drills and live pitching shows mechanics training can significantly increase velocity. Its common for a pitcher to gain 3-5mph from flat ground to the mound🚀 The 3X Pitching Velocity Program is all about training consistency, explosiveness, and mechanics to unlock your true velocity potential – just like Andrew is doing. Ready to level up your game and break your velocity barriers? 💪 Join the camp and let’s get to work. 🔗 Learn more at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #ThrowGas #3XPitching #PitchingVelocity #BaseballTraining #ThrowHard #ElitePitcher #FlatGroundWork #PitchingMechanics #BaseballDevelopment #ConsistencyIsPower
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p of the ball? It’s not as easy as it sounds. Here’s what’s happening: When your trunk rotates, your forearm naturally wants to supinate (thumb back, on the side of the ball). To fix this, you need to: ✅ Load in supination and spring into pronation at release to spin the ball hard. ✅ Ensure your arm is fully cocked straight up and down before trunk rotation. ❌ Common Mistakes: • Late arm timing: If your arm isn’t cocked before the trunk rotates, you’ll stay supinated and lose spin. • Pushing the ball: Cocking too early or letting the elbow push out leads to a weak, pushing motion that kills pronation. • Trunk dragging the arm: If your trunk rotates early and your arm is still extended, it creates drag, forcing you to pull the arm in – but this just leads back to pushing. ✅ The Solution: • Keep the trunk back and arm around 90°. • Get the arm fully cocked before rotation. • Sync the elbow and shoulder to move together through supination, neutral at release, and hard into pronation. Mastering this will help you stay on top of the ball, spin it better, and protect your arm. 🚀 🔗 Learn more about throwing mechanics at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #PitchingMechanics #GetOnTopOfTheBall #ThrowGas #BaseballTraining #ElitePitcher #ArmTiming #SpinEfficiency #BaseballDevelopment #ThrowHard #TrainSmart
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Crossbody vs. Overbody Throwing ⚾💥 Let’s dive into two pitching strategies and what they mean for your mechanics and efficiency: ❌ Throwing Crossbody: • A unique and sometimes effective way to pitch. • But it can force the body to over-rotate, putting stress on the core and arm. • Over-rotation reduces linear momentum, making energy transfer less efficient and harder to control. ✅ Throwing Overbody: • Landing more in line with the target allows the arm to come up and over the front leg. • Trunk rotation complements linear energy, creating a more efficient energy transfer. • Requires a different pitch strategy but offers better mechanics and reduced stress on the body. Both styles can work, but understanding how your mechanics impact your efficiency, velocity, and arm health is the key to long-term success. 🔗 Ready to optimize your delivery? Train smarter at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #PitchingMechanics #CrossbodyThrowing #OverbodyThrowing #ThrowGas #BaseballTraining #ElitePitcher #ArmHealth #LinearMomentum #BaseballDevelopment #TrainSmart #ThrowHard
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Poor Arm Torsion vs. Optimal Arm Torsion ⚾💥 Your arm path could be holding you back. Let’s break it down: ❌ Poor Arm Torsion: • The arm just extends back and pendulums forward. • This fails to properly stabilize the scap and sync the arm with the trunk movements. • Without tension and stability, energy transfer is inefficient, and velocity suffers. ✅ Optimal Arm Torsion: • The arm stays in flexion, initially loading the scap. • Moves from internal to external rotation, building tension for stability to optimal trunk energy transfer. • Creates the perfect funnel for energy as the arm launches into internal rotation and elbow extension, transferring power from the trunk to the ball at release. 🚀 Mechanics matter. The right arm torsion can mean the difference between average and elite performance while protecting your arm from unnecessary stress. 🔗 Learn how to optimize your arm path at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #ArmTorsion #ThrowGas #PitchingMechanics #BaseballTraining #ElitePitcher #KineticChain #ArmHealth #BaseballDevelopment #PitchingVelocity #TrainSmart #ThrowHard
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Flexed Arm Path vs. Extended Arm Path ⚾💪 Which arm path are YOU using? Let’s break it down: ❌ Extended Arm Path: • Breaking the hands with the arm moving straight into extension. • Fails to put the arm in a flexed position, limiting its ability to counter rotational trunk movements. • This can lead to the arm dragging or pushing in front of the trunk, disrupting the energy flow from trunk to arm. ✅ Flexed Arm Path: • Breaking the hands in a flexed position, allowing the arm to counter against trunk rotation. • As the scap loads back, the arm works in sync with forward trunk movements to rotate into full external rotation. • This optimizes the arm path, supporting the generation and transfer of energy through the kinetic chain for maximum velocity. The flexed arm path is the key to efficiency, power, and healthier throwing mechanics. Train smart and get the most out of your delivery. 🚀 🔗 Learn how to optimize your mechanics at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #ArmPathMechanics #ThrowGas #PitchingMechanics #FlexedArmPath #BaseballTraining #ElitePitcher #KineticChain #ThrowHard #BaseballDevelopment #PitchingVelocity #TrainSmart
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Caption: 🔥 94 MPH on FLAT GROUND 🔥 Lance Lauve, a 6’0”, 215lb powerhouse from Purdue, just hit 94 mph flat ground at TopVelocity. This dude is the definition of explosive. 💥 When you combine strength, mobility, and elite mechanics, results like this happen. Lance is proof that hard work and science-backed training get you to the next level. 🚀 Think you have what it takes to break 90? Or are you stuck leaving velocity behind? Train smarter, not harder. Join the TopVelocity camp and let’s unlock your explosive potential. 📈 Flat ground PRs = Next-level results on the mound. Tag a teammate who’s chasing 90+! 💪⚾ 🔗 Ready to level up? Hit the link in bio to start your journey. #TopVelocity #ThrowGas #PitchingVelocity #BaseballTraining #EliteAthlete #BaseballLife #94MPH #FlatGround #ExplosiveAthlete #BaseballDevelopment #TrainSmart #PurdueBaseball
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Pronation Drag vs. Pronation Acceleration ⚾💥 ❌ Pronation Drag: • Typically seen from a horizontal arm slot. • The pitcher fights against centrifugal force to pronate and spin the ball. • This puts excessive stress on the flexor-pronator muscles, leading to fatigue, instability, and increased risk of UCL damage or Tommy John surgery. ✅ Pronation Acceleration: • Comes from a more over-the-top arm slot. • Gravity supports the pronation, allowing the forearm to accelerate naturally. • This optimizes spin and reduces stress on the arm – a healthier way to throw, especially breaking pitches. If you’re fighting your mechanics, you’re fighting your health. Train smart and build a delivery that works with your body, not against it. 🔗 Learn how to optimize your mechanics at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #PronationAcceleration #HealthyPitching #TommyJohnPrevention #PitchingMechanics #ThrowGas #BreakingPitches #VelocityTraining #ArmHealth #BaseballDevelopment #TrainSmart #ThrowHard
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Inverted W vs. Scap Load: What’s the Right Arm Path? ⚾💥 Let’s break down the mechanics that can make or break your delivery: ❌ Inverted W: • Elbows lift above the shoulders into landing. • This causes shoulder impingement, late arm patterns, and puts stress on the elbow – a common trait of injured pitchers. ❌ Double Scap Load: • Both arms horizontally abduct (elbows pinching back). • The glove-side scap pinches, pulling the pec open to the target, which: • Forces early trunk rotation or speeds it up too much. • Leads to arm drag and reduced efficiency. ✅ Optimal Scap Load: • Only the throwing arm scap horizontally abducts and pinches back. • The glove arm stays internally rotated, keeping the shoulders closed to delay trunk rotation. • This creates optimal trunk rotation range of motion for a powerful and efficient delivery. The right mechanics not only boost velocity but also protect your arm and body. Train smart and optimize your movement. 🚀 🔗 Learn how to master your arm path at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #ScapLoad #PitchingMechanics #ThrowGas #InvertedW #BaseballTraining #ArmHealth #ThrowHard #ElitePitcher #KineticChain #BaseballDevelopment #TrainSmart
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Stop Overthrowing Before the Game! ⚾💪 A big mistake many pitchers make is throwing too much to warm up before a game. Save your arm and focus on what really matters: activating your body the right way. Here’s the formula for a smarter pregame routine: 1️⃣ Dynamic Warm-Up • Get the whole body moving through all planes of motion. • Activate mobility, pump blood, and get everything firing. 2️⃣ Drills Before Throws • Use med balls, baseballs, and specific drills to refine the key movements of an elite pitching delivery. By activating your body first, you’ll need far fewer throws to get game-ready. This saves your arm for when it matters most – on the mound. Train smarter, pitch longer, and dominate the game. 💥 🔗 Learn how to optimize your warm-up at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #WarmUpSmart #PitchingMechanics #ThrowGas #BaseballTraining #DynamicWarmUp #ElitePitcher #SaveYourArm #BaseballDevelopment #TrainSmart #ThrowHard
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Caption: Want to throw gas? It all starts with the trunk. 🔥💪 86% of the energy going to the ball comes from your trunk, not your arm. If you’re not throwing hard, chances are you’re tight, slouched, and lacking thoracic mobility. Forward head posture, rolled shoulders, and a stiff trunk are killing your velocity. Here’s the fix: 1️⃣ Door Frame Stretch – Open up those pecs to pull your scaps back and align your trunk. 2️⃣ Band Cervical Spine Drill – Strengthen the neck curve by pulling your chin back against resistance. Better mobility = optimized hip-to-shoulder separation, the secret to big-league velocity. Start now, stop leaving MPH on the table. 🚀 Tag a teammate who needs this, and let’s level up together! 💥 🔗 Learn more about unlocking elite velocity at TopVelocity.com #ThrowGas #BaseballTraining #PitchingVelocity #TopVelocity #ThrowHard #BaseballLife #BaseballWorkout #PitchingMechanics #StrengthAndMobility #BaseballDevelopment #EliteAthlete
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Elbow Pain? It Could Be Weak Triceps & Lats 💪⚾ If you’re feeling elbow pain, don’t just blame your UCL – it might be weakness in your triceps and lats. Here’s why: • When you throw, your triceps and lats absorb massive forces (up to 140% of your body weight) at release. • Over time, these muscles can weaken from repeated stretching, and if it gets severe, they may start to bunch up. Why is this a problem? • The triceps stabilize the olecranon, the bony tip of the elbow, preventing the forearm from “flying off” your body. • The lats stabilize the shoulder, keeping everything in sync. How to Fix It: ✅ Strengthen the triceps with extensions. ✅ Build stronger lats with pull-ups or lat pulldowns. ✅ Keep your lats and traps active and engaged to maintain elbow integrity and reduce stress on the UCL. Strong supporting muscles = healthy elbows and consistent velocity. Train smart and stay in the game. 🚀 🔗 Learn more about arm health and mechanics at TopVelocity.com #TopVelocity #ElbowHealth #ArmCare #ThrowGas #TricepStrength #LatStrength #BaseballTraining #ElitePitcher #PitchingMechanics #UCLPrevention #BaseballDevelopment #TrainSmart
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