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10/07
POWER BASEBALL/SOFTBALL TUBE™ EXERCISES
UNDERHAND PULL
Starting Position
: Attach the Power Baseball/Softball Tube™ to a sturdy base of
support. Simply loop the tubing and ball through the nylon strap opening. Pull firmly to
alleviate the slack in the nylon strap. Align the attachment so that it is level with the
wrist. Grasp the ball in an underhand grip. Shoulders should be in line with the resistance,
and feet should be placed in a staggered stance facing the base of support.
Action Phase:
With the shoulders in alignment with the resistance slowly pull the ball
back. Make sure that the wrist and elbow are kept straight. Pull the ball back until it has
reached approximately 30 to 45 degrees past the hip. Repeat this action for two sets of 10
to 12 repetitions.
UNDERHAND PUSH
Starting Position:
Attach the Power Baseball/Softball Tube™ to a sturdy base of
support. Simply loop the tubing and ball through the nylon strap opening. Pull firmly to
alleviate the slack in the nylon strap. Align the attachment so that it is level with the
wrist. Grasp the ball in an underhand grip. Shoulders should be in line with the resistance,
and the feet should be placed in a staggered stance with back towards the base of support.
Action Phase:
With the shoulders in alignment with the resistance slowly push the ball
forward. Make sure that the wrist and elbow are kept straight. Push the ball back until it
has reached approximately 90 degrees from the hip. Repeat this action for two sets of 10
to 12 repetitions.
OVERHAND PULL
Starting Position:
Attach the Power Baseball/Softball Tube™ to a sturdy base of
support. Simply loop the tubing and ball through the nylon strap opening. Pull firmly to
alleviate the slack in the nylon strap. Align the attachment so that it is level with the
shoulder. Grasp the ball in an overhand grip. Shoulders should be parallel with the
resistance, and feet should be in a staggered stance facing the base of support.
Action Phase:
With the shoulders in alignment with the resistance, slowly raise the ball
toward the ceiling. Make sure that the wrist and elbow are kept straight. Pull the ball back
until it has reached approximately 90 degrees from starting position. Repeat this action
for two sets of 10 to 12 repetitions.
OVERHEAD PUSH (THROW)
Starting Position:
Attach the Power Baseball/Softball Tube™ to a sturdy base of
support. Simply loop the tubing and ball through the nylon strap opening. Pull firmly to
alleviate the slack in the nylon strap. Align the attachment so that it is level with the
shoulder. Grasp the ball in an overhand grip the arm is overhead or perpendicular to the
floor. Shoulders should be in line with the resistance, and feet should be placed in a
staggered stance with the back toward the base of support.
Action Phase:
Keeping the wrist and elbow straight, push the ball downward until it has
reached approximately 90 degrees or parallel to the floor. Repeat this action for two sets
of 10 to 12 repetitions.
