Axis Baseball Performance

Way to shove, Ronnie 🔥

Way to shove, Ronnie! 🔥👏🏽 Ronnie Mendez - San Marcos High School (2026)

Plyoballs are a good tool to have in the toolbox, but can quickly cause more harm than good if not programmed properly. They should also be seen as more than a way to warmup. We take a deeper look at a player’s individualized mechanics, and apply certain drills and throwing patterns to their workload. It’s important to know what your pitcher needs to focus on before telling them to rip a 32oz ball senselessly into a wall.

If done properly, plyoballs can:
- Clean up a pitcher’s arm path
- Fix timing and command issues
- Build overall arm strength & speed
- Increase velocity