08/25/2023
Let’s talk about how to LOAD 💣 and EXPLODE 💥
This reel describes the importance of building explosive and rotational power for baseball and softball players. This means that athletes need to engage the right parts of the body, at the right times (AKA the ) to achieve maximum power and efficiency in their swings.
We love to challenge students with explosion, balance, and resistance work to make them aware of the foundational body movements (push, pull, squat, hinge, rotation, and loaded carry).
Some favorites:
🧘🏼♀️ Modified BOSU Jump Turns - These can be done with either one or two BOSU balls. In the video, you’ll see the boys twisting into the load, then driving from the back side to land and balance on the second ball. You can also do this from ball to floor, or from floor to ball. Be sure to train both sides.
📦 Lateral Box Jump w/ Rotation - Progress students this way: 1. Twist and jump with no props; 2. Twist and jump with Baseball Rebellion Rebel’s Rack; 3. Twist and jump with med ball. Force them into the legs, hips, and core by removing the ability to lead with their head!
🚀 More On Box Jumps - On that note, you’ll also observe Calvin doing a good old fashioned box jump, with the added factor of having to jump down (soft land, decelerate, hard explode up and forward) to lead into his jump onto the higher box. This works especially well for him, as he is both a hitting and catching student.
🏋🏻♀️ BOSU Squat - This also doubles as a great torture tactic. 🙂 Start from the floor to familiarize with squat form, then move to the BOSU at body weight. Add a med ball or dumbbell for a goblet squat if extra challenge is warranted.
🪄PVC Pipe - The pipe is good for so many things. In this video, you’ll see Camden working to isolate internal hip rotation by cementing his feet, and also limiting his shoulder movement with the PVC. You can progress this by both releasing the feet and allowing the upper half to whip through and point above the pitcher’s head, but only when the hips have been first to engage. This is also fun to do with Tidal Tanks! 🌊
Questions? Drop them 📥 below!
Let’s talk about how to LOAD 💣 and EXPLODE 💥
This reel describes the importance of building explosive and rotational power for baseball and softball players. This means that athletes need to engage the right parts of the body, at the right times (AKA the #kineticchain) to achieve maximum power and efficiency in their swings.
I love to challenge students with explosion, balance, and resistance work to make them aware of the foundational body movements (push, pull, squat, hinge, rotation, and loaded carry).
Some favorites:
🧘🏼♀️ Modified BOSU Jump Turns - These can be done with either one or two @bosu_fitness balls. In the video, you’ll see the boys twisting into the load, then driving from the back side to land and balance on the second ball. You can also do this from ball to floor, or from floor to ball. Be sure to train both sides.
📦 Lateral Box Jump w/ Rotation - I progress students this way: 1. Twist and jump with no props; 2. Twist and jump with @baseballrebellion Rebel’s Rack; 3. Twist and jump with med ball. Force them into the legs, hips, and core by removing the ability to lead with their head!
🚀 More On Box Jumps - On that note, you’ll also observe Calvin doing a good old fashioned box jump, with the added factor of having to jump down (soft land, decelerate, hard explode up and forward) to lead into his jump onto the higher box. This works especially well for him, as he is both a hitting and catching student.
🏋🏻♀️ BOSU Squat - This also doubles as a great torture tactic. :) Start from the floor to familiarize with squat form, then move to the BOSU at body weight. Add a med ball or dumbbell for a goblet squat if extra challenge is warranted.
🪄PVC Pipe - The pipe is good for so many things. In this video, you’ll see me working with Camden to isolate internal hip rotation by cementing his feet, and also limiting his shoulder movement with the PVC. You can progress this by both releasing the feet and allowing the upper half to whip through and point above the pitcher’s head, but only when the hips have been first to engage. This is also fun to do with @tidaltanktraining Tidal Tanks! 🌊
Questions? Drop them 📥 below!
08/17/2023
That’s all, folks! 🐰 🥕 Thanks for a 2023 summer full of memories, and remember… when Fall Ball starts, “donut” be a stranger! 🍩
08/16/2023
Good luck to Nickolas Strope as he rounds out his final hitting lesson before putting on the uniform! ⛵️ Nick graduated from Park View High School and has worked with Coach Jordan since 2020.
08/15/2023
More of this week’s camper goals as we round out the 2023 season ☀️
More of this week’s camper goals as we round out the 2023 #summercamp season ☀️
08/12/2023
Congratulations to Owen Pinkman (perhaps his name sounds familiar 😉)! He placed first in the 11-12 age group in the Washington Nationals Pitch, Hit & Run Team Championship!! If his scores rank in the top four in the country, he’ll be asked to participate at the World Series! Way to go, O! ⚾️
08/02/2023
A little baseball yoga 🧘🏼♀️ to work on core engagement and balance during yesterday’s pitching camp!
08/01/2023
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07/31/2023
Coach Jeff taking our hurlers to school this afternoon at !
07/31/2023
No cases of the Mondays here!
07/19/2023
Nothing better than buds! ⚾️
07/18/2023
Working hard in the cages at !
07/17/2023
Training balance, reflexes, and tracking during warm ups! 🤙
07/13/2023
Enjoying a competitive mental and physical warmup relay today! 🧠
06/28/2023
What we got vs. What we asked for 🤦🏻♀️ 😂
06/27/2023
Rookie Ball camp was highly competitive this morning! We worked on fielding and agility skills.
06/24/2023
Thanks for a great week of ! ⚾️🥎 Rookie Ball and Senior Hitting are up next.
06/21/2023
We might be biased, but we think these three campers have the best hair in baseball... 👨🎤
06/20/2023
We are BACK for our first week of double , complete with a full roster of 🍊 orange campers! We are excited to be cruising through June with these kids and to see how they improve their numbers throughout the week! ⚾️🥎
06/15/2023
Thanks for a great Week 1️⃣ of ! Great progress by everyone and the PR bell 🔔 got a good workout!
06/12/2023
Summer Camp is officially in full “swing”! 😜 We are having a blast learning new drills and analyzing MLB swings this morning.
05/25/2023
We offer various camp sessions catered to hitting, pitching, and general skills, as well as those specific to certain age groups. We hope to see you this summer - check out the schedule and register today! https://pinkmanacademy.com/summer-camps-2023/
Pinkman Academy - Baseball and Softball Instruction
The Pinkman Academy is a home for baseball and softball players who demand results.
05/23/2023
📆 Have you finalized your summer camp schedule yet? Check out our options to have fun and improve your skills! https://pinkmanacademy.com/summer-camps-2023/
The camps below are almost full - register ASAP to guarantee your spot!
- 6/19-6/22 PM Hitting Camp
- 6/26-6/29 AM Rookie Ball
- 7/10-7/13 AM Hitting Camp
- 7/17-7/20 AM Hitting Camp
- 8/7-8/10 AM Senior Hitting Camp
05/22/2023
What you'll take away from Pinkman Academy summer camps:
✅New skills and drills
✅New friendships in the baseball/softball community
✅HitTrax bragging rights
✅Your daily summer freezy pop...🍦
Check out our available sessions and sign up today! https://pinkmanacademy.com/summer-camps-2023/
05/18/2023
The first session of 2023 Summer Camp kicks off in just 25 days! Click here to review all of our camp sessions, details, and register to join us! https://pinkmanacademy.com/summer-camps-2023/
05/15/2023
LOUDOUN COUNTY FAMILIES! School's almost out - what are your plans for the first week of summer?
This is the last chance to join Pinkman Academy for morning camp, June 12-15. Click here to view the schedule and register now! https://pinkmanacademy.com/summer-camps-2023/
Summer Camps *Registration Open*
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05/14/2023
Happy Mother’s Day to our . 💐 Thank you for all you do!
05/01/2023
Don't forget - 2023 summer camp registration is open! Camps are four days per session from June-August and are held in either AM or PM blocks. Review the schedule and register today - spaces fill up fast!
https://pinkmanacademy.com/summer-camps-2023/
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