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| Oct. 18, 2017 Bobby Buggs 90 posts | Dont sleep on a Heavy Ball for rehabbing and throwing strength Lets get this out of the way right up front. Yes I sell a heavy ball and this is not intended to further the sales of it. This is my personal result. A little background, Im 54, I have a separated right shoulder and have not played much over the past 5 years, a game or 2 here or there. My throwing shoulder is compromised by the separation and I was never much of a flame thrower to begin with. Last summer I about mid season I was asked to play in a senior league 1 or 2 days a week. I was excited to get back into playing but quickly realized I could barely make the throw from the 2nd base bag to first. In my past I was able to make just about any throw but again no one was gonna be saying Wow what a dart. I made it through that season but really wanted to be able to play anywhere on the infield as needed going forward. This spring I started out with about the same arm strength, it was not easy for me to throw out someone from behind the 2nd base bag but I managed. To me it was embarrassing that I couldn't play 3rd or short if needed. It was Not ok for me to be one of those "I can only play 2nd" guys, so I started using a heavy ball 2 to 3 times a week to see it if would help. After 2 weeks of using it I began to notice I had more pop on my throws and continued to use it at least 2 times a week. By the end of the season I was asked to play short when our regular guy was out and I was able to make the plays. I dont care what heavy ball you get, of course I believe the Evil is one of the best due to its leather cover and 12oz weight but you need to choose which one is best for you. Like any other training aid you need to be smart using it. Dont show up and try to throw it as hard as you can. Just play some short toss and gradually increase the distance. I would say I was throwing it at about 70%. Later in the season I would push it a little when I was fully warm. Im excited to get back to throwing with it and preparing for the winter season down in Florida now feeling confident I can play anywhere in the infield where Im needed. Heavy ball worked for me. |
| Oct. 18, 2017 Dbax Men's 65 2100 posts | So what does your title mean? |
| Oct. 18, 2017 k man Men's 65 326 posts | Bobby, I have friends on other teams who use the heavy ball and swear by it. Glad it's helped with your recovery. For those who want to build throwing strength, increasing the distance is key. If you are not rehabbing and just want greater throwing strength, long toss is the key. |
| Oct. 18, 2017 DieselDan Men's 75 600 posts | Using bands and long tossing will also improve velocity. |
| Oct. 19, 2017 Bobby Buggs 90 posts | My title means its a good thing to have. |
| Oct. 20, 2017 garyheifner 649 posts | Don't know what kind of ball yours is. Mine is 1 pound and I use it in the off season and warm ups before game. Don't throw it hard. Just lob it. Mine is like a super ball. If you bounce it on cement it will bounce up hard and fast. I warned two of my team mates not to do it. Like kids they had to try it. One took the bounce in the nose with blood all over. The other took it in the mouth and split his lip. I showed compassion by saying told ya so!!!! The ball does more for my arm strength than any of the weight work outs in my conditioning program. |
| Oct. 22, 2017 Bobby Buggs 90 posts | Gary, The Evil Heavy is 12 oz weight. We found that to be the best weight for this application. Our ball does not really bounce and its built with a leather cover like many of the other Evil Balls sold today. We were looking for something close to a game ball feel with good weight and I think we nailed it with the Evil heavy. https://youtu.be/gQ9eGkfO7qw |
