Softball pitcher training device - Includes training video.
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Suggested Retail
$39.95 ea.
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Softball pitcher training device - Includes training video.
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Suggested Retail
$39.95 ea.
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Baseball Pitching and Throwing Trainer & Softball Throwing Trainer - Includes training video
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Suggested Retail
$39.95 ea.
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Ever since the Xelerator was designed at Softball Oregon over 4 years ago, I and the participants here at the academy have sought ways improve it's design to increase both its utility and improve safe usage. This 2nd Generation Xelerator includes four significant changes that make it a much improved trainer.
The New Xelerator is 25% lighter, 25% shorter, has a new softer larger diameter rope, and the end farthest from the ball has been redesigned to make it softer.
The shorter design and lighter weight allow the user to practice the overhand motion thus creating proper mechanics as well as teach the snap motion. The tube length is short enough to break over (See DVD) at the right point, so that the user can perform the snap motion as well as the arm movement associated with over hand throwing.
While the shorter design allows for overhand practice it is long enough for the windmill pitcher to monitor their spin motion while practicing with the Xelerator.
 The 25% decrease in weight minimizes shoulder stress. The 2nd Generation guides the user through the circle instead of pulling the arm long. The intent of the Xelerator is to create the proper motion, so that it will be repeated consistently thus creating proper muscle memory. The decreased weight allows the user to be more in control. The pitching arm should be extended in a relaxed state, not stretched because of weight. Remember that live pitching has some amount of elbow bend during the back part of the circle.
The shorter and lighter design make the 2nd Generation a lot more user friendly for the younger pitchers.
We have found through extensive use that the decrease in size and weight is better for all users regardless of their size or age.
Finally we have removed the hard plastic end from the inside the black cap at the end farthest from the ball. This hard end has caused some annoying bumps and bruises.
We expect that you will enjoy a new level of training and safety from this new design. If you have questions or comments please give us a call at Softball Oregon, 503-856-9177.
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DEVELOP THE COMPETIVE EDGE
" No longer does pitching practice need to be long and boring to be effective. With the "Xelerator" pitching practice is fun and easy. Because the "Xelerator" is a self correcting training apparatus, a perfect pitching plane is developed and stored as muscle memory which is translated into increased pitching speed and accuracy in game situations.
" During a softball game if a pitcher has a bad inning the "Xelerator" can be used between innings to regain the perfect pitching form and come back into the game with renewed confidence.
" A relief pitcher can warm up in a few minutes, without a catcher and be ready to enter a game.
" The "Xelerator" is perfect for general arm warm up prior to practice or game.
" The "Xelerator" is beneficial for conditioning of the arm and shoulder.
INCREASED PITCHING SPEED
" The "Xelerator" increases pitching speed by perfecting the pitching plane. The "Xelerator" develops a pitching plane that promotes a long arm and a perfected line of force that translate into the maximum velocity possible.
" The "Xelerator" is self correcting that can eliminate bad pitching habits learned over years of practice resulting in improved technique and increased speed.
" The "Xelerator" is perfect for beginners because it will not allow bad habits to form because it forces the user into the correct pitching plane that leads to increased speed.
" The "Xelerator" decrease training time from hours to minutes by allowing a pitcher to replicate up to 100 pitches per minute by continuing the pitching circular motion and not having to stop between pitches.
INCREASE PITCHING ACCURACY
" The "Xelerator" increases pitching accuracy by perfecting the pitching plane and building muscle memory so that good accurate pitches can be replicated over and over.
" The "Xelerator" is self correcting and eliminates bad pitching habits learned over years of practice resulting in improved technique and increased accuracy.
" The "Xelerator" is perfect for beginners because it will not allow bad habits to form because it forces the user into a correct pitching plane that leads to increased accuracy.
" "Xelerator" decrease training time from hours to minutes by allowing a pitcher to replicate up to 100 pitches per minute by continuing the pitching circular motion and not having to stop between pitches.
REDUCED TRAINING TIME
" The only way for a pitcher to succeed is to train. Thousands of pitches need to be thrown to develop the muscle memory to insure that the practice speed and accuracy are translated from the pitching practice to the game. The "Xelerator" is a training devise that will lead to success because it shortens practice time and forces the arm into the correct pitching plane and develops perfect muscle memory. The more you use it the more perfect your pitching plane becomes.
" Training with the "Xelerator" is fun and takes only a few minutes a day because the training time is reduced from hours to minutes by allowing a pitcher to replicate up to 100 pitches per minute by continuing the pitching circular motion and not stopping between pitches.
" Training can be done without the use of a catcher and can be used indoors for year around use.
FOR BEGINNING PITCHERS
" The "Xelerator" is perfect for beginning pitchers. It is much easier to develop a perfect pitching plane than to correct a poor pitching plane. Muscle memory develops by repetition. If the repetitions are done correctly then the muscle memory is correct. If the repetitions are done incorrectly then the muscle memory is incorrect. For beginning pitchers who have not developed any muscle memory, then the "Xelerator" is the perfect training tool because it forces the arm into the correct pitching plane and develops perfect muscle memory. The more it is used the better the pitching plane becomes and the pitching speed and accuracy are all dependent on the pitching plane.
" The "Xelerator" is also perfect for beginning pitchers because young pitchers usually have short attention spans. Most young pitchers usually don't have the discipline and dedication to spend 30 minutes a day three to four days a week to train. The "Xelerator" reduces the amount of training time to only a few minutes a day and is fun to do.
" The key to success is to make training short and fun the "Xelerator" then is the key to success.
FOR ADVANCED PITCHERS
" The "Xelerator" is perfect for advanced pitchers because bad habits can be replaced with good habits in a much reduced time frame and the "Xelerator" forces the arm into the correct pitching plane insuring that each and every simulated pitch is done using the perfect pitching plane.
" The "Xelerator" increases pitching speed and accuracy by perfecting the pitching plane and building muscle memory so that good accurate pitches can be replicated over and over.
" A pitcher can practice by themselves without a catcher because no retrieval of the ball is required because it remains attached to your hand.
" No catcher is necessary for a pitcher to warm up. A relief pitcher can warm up in a few minutes and be ready to enter a game.
" The "Xelerator" is perfect for general arm warm up prior to practice or game. The "Xelerator" when used to warm up will eliminate sore arms and reduce injuries during the softball season.
CORRECTING "BAD HABITS"
" Correcting "bad habits" is the most difficult task for coaches to achieve. The incorrect muscle memory must be unlearned and replaced with correct muscle memory. The only way to achieve this is through repetitive training. It takes seven times the effort to replace a bad habit than to learn a new habit. This means that if it takes 1000 pitches to learn a correct habit then it will take 7000 pitches to turn that bad habit into a good one. It is no wonder that most pitchers never will never correct their poor pitching habits without an "Xelerator".
" Training with the "Xelerator" is fun and takes only a few minutes a day because the training time is reduced from hours to minutes by allowing a pitcher to replicate up to 100 pitches per minute by continuing the pitching circular motion and not stopping between pitches.
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The New 2nd Generation Xelerator