Warmup Drill: The 8 Baseball Warm Up Exercises You MUST DO Before A Game (Baseball)
Core collection of 8 essential warmup exercises covering all critical areas for pre-game preparation. These fundamental drills prepare players physically and reduce injury risk.
Instructions
Exercise 1: High Knees - activate hip flexors and raise heart rate. Exercise 2: Butt Kicks - warm hamstrings and quads. Exercise 3: Leg Swings - improve hip mobility front-to-back and side-to-side. Exercise 4: Arm Circles - warm shoulder joint in both directions. Exercise 5: Torso Rotations - activate core and improve rotational flexibility. Exercise 6: Shuffle Steps - prepare for lateral movement. Exercise 7: Backpedal - warm legs for defensive movements. Exercise 8: Progressive Throwing - proper arm warmup from short to long distance. Complete all 8 exercises in sequence without shortcuts.
Coaching Points
- These 8 exercises are non-negotiable for proper warmup
- Quality over speed - perform each movement correctly
- Build intensity gradually through the sequence
- Pay special attention to throwing progression - most critical for arm health
- Adapt intensity to weather and playing conditions
- Make these exercises habitual - consistency prevents injury
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- baseballs
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