ABSTRACT THE GOAL OF THIS ARTICLE IS TO PROVIDE INTERESTED READERS WITH EXAMPLES OF 6-WEEK PRESEASON TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH BASEBALL PLAYERS AGED 7–14 YEARS THAT ARE EVIDENCE BASED, RELATE TO THE MOVEMENTS OF THE GAME, AND DO NOT TAKE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EQUIPMENT OR TIME TO COMPLETE. COMPONENTS INCLUDED IN THIS YOUTH ARTICLE ARE AN EXAMPLE WEEKLY TRAINING SCHEDULE, PLYOMETRIC, RESISTANCE TRAINING, AND ROTATOR CUFF EXERCISES, AS WELL AS AGE-SPECIFIC LONG TOSS THROWING PROGRAMS.

This article provides examples of evidence-based 6-week preseason training programs for youth baseball players aged 7-14, focusing on plyometrics, resistance training, and rotator cuff exercises, without requiring significant equipment or time.

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Preseason Training for Youth Baseball Players

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