Stability balls are great for core training and as we all know pitchers must have an exceptionally strong midsection. The core muscles are composed of abdominal, lower back and leg muscles. Most of a pitchers power comes from having a strong core. With that being said, many people find common core exercises like crunches and sit ups taxing on the back and neck . To combat this, stability balls can be used instead of exercises on the hard flat-ground.
Stability balls also offer a wider range of motion and are much more efficient. Not only does the athlete have to execute each core exercise, but they must also maintain proper balance throughout each motion. This engages a wide variety of muscles throughout each exercise. As you very well know, pitching involves a lot of balance, making stability ball exercises a must for serious athletes regardless of what sport they are targeting.
A stability ball is also known as swiss ball, balance ball, birth ball, body ball, ball, fitness ball, gym ball, gymnastic ball, physioball, pilates ball, Pezzi ball, sports ball, Swedish ball and therapy balls – not to be confused with medicine balls which are much smaller and heavier. Stability balls are highly versatile and can be used for non-core exercises as well.
These balls can be purchased at a wide variety of sporting goods stores including Sports Authority and Dick’s Sporting Goods. They can also be found for online purchase at Amazon.com and Ebay. Stability balls range in size and price as well. The stability ball comes in three main sizes of 85cm, 75cm and 65cm. The largest and most recommended 85cm ball ranges in price by manufacturer, but is usually around $35.00-$50.00.
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EASTON NE11Y 11" YOUTH NATURAL ELITE BASEBALL GLOVE RHT
Vintage 1960's WILSON A2800 First Base Mitt Baseball Glove RH THROW (NO RESERVE)
RAWLINGS GGNP2BW 11.25 GOLD GLOVE SERIES PRO SOFT LEATHER BASEBALL GLOVE NWT!
RAWLINGS PRO1175DC 11.75" HEART OF THE HIDE DUAL CORE PRO BASEBALL GLOVE NWT!
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