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I am 15 i didn't tryout for high school this year and stuck with town but i had 16 K's in a game and he talked to my coach and wants me to tryout. Before trouts tho i wuld like to learn to devol more arm strength i am throwin about 75 right now with a sidarm sinker and a very looping curve ball which i would like to improve could you give me some tips thanks
Building arm strength is a process and there is only so much you can do.One thing is get on a good weight trainning program. Getting stronger can really help.Next I would say is to long toss at least 3 days a week.Try to make sure you trow at least 20 mmin at least 3 times awaeek.
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Baseball Instruction
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Willie Ansley Jr.
Expertise
I can answer all questions on baseball instruction from hitting to baserunning,pitching and defense.I can also deal with the mental side of the game. After all baseball is 90% mental.
Experience
I was the Houston Astros #1 pick in 1988.I have been doing private instruction and coaching select baseball in the Houston,Tx. area since 1996.
Past/Present clients
I have worked with such players as Carl Crawford(while at Jeff Davis High)first pick in second round of the 2000 MLB draft.Also Vince Blue(Lamarr High) a 10th round selection.John Hale(Lamarr High) committed to Rice Univ.Eric Iland(Lamarr High) a top prospect in the 2007 MLB draft.
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