“IN THE ZONE” – March 2016

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“ARE VELOCITY PROGRAMS TO BLAME FOR THE RISE IN BASEBALL PITCHING INJURIES?” – Another excellent article recently posted by Mike Reinold (PT) discussing the proper application of training tools such as weighted balls and long toss programs.

Are Velocity Programs to Blame for the Rise in Baseball Pitching Injuries – March 2016 – Mike Reinold
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We are pleased to announce that the 2016 Toronto Blue Jays Honda Super Camp will be held in Saskatoon from July 18-19 at Cairns Field. Instructors include Roberto Alomar, Duane Ward, Devon White and Lloyd Moseby.

These baseball instructional camps offer players ages 9-16 the ultimate Major League experience. Learn skills and techniques from former Major League All-Stars.

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Tournament 12 (T12) Tryout will take place in Saskatoon on July 18 at 1PM. This camp will help determine the players that will be selected to represent the Prairies Team at T12. T12 will take place in Toronto from September 14-19, with all games at Rogers Centre. Although it is not mandatory that players attend a T12 Tryout Camp in order to be selected to a T12 roster, it is greatly encouraged. Each player will receive a T12 Tryout Camp shirt, along with a T12 Cap.

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Baseball Canada is pleased to announced and bring to coaches of all skill levels a series of Instructional Videos to help with various aspects of the game. Beginning February 25 and running through May 9, this is a great tool for anyone to take advantage of.

Featuring former Major League catcher Joe Siddall, these videos are meant to help coaches with practices and teaching points for their summer or winter programming, or for baseball players to watch and learn on their own.

These are great tools for everyone!

Week of February 25
Batters Box
Throwing
Rest/Ready
Stretch
Ground Balls

Enhance Performance During the Baseball Season by Reducing Overuse    

-Mike Reinold, Champion PT & Performance

People grasp the concept that overuse can lead to injury, but overuse is also the number one reason why performance is decreased over the course of a baseball season.

BASEBALL – Enhance Performance During the Baseball Season by Reducing Overuse –  Mike Reinold

For more resources also visit www.zonesportspt.com

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  • Member of Baseball Canada Cup National Championships Silver medal winning team. Recorded a save in order for Team Saskatchewan to have a perfect 5-0 record in pool play. Pitched a complete game in the semi-final 4-3 win over Team Ontario to advance Team Sask to the gold medal game.
  • Named the Most Valuable Player of the Toronto Blue Jays – Tournament 12 event and was selected by Toronto Blue Jays scouting to represent Team Prairies. The team won the tournament, and Perkins was the winning pitcher in games against Team Atlantic and Team Ontario.
  • Invited to play with Team Canada at a fall competition in Florida and pitched two scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves’ Fall Instructional team.