The Role of the Scapula in Baseball and Softball Throwing

The shoulder blade is the platform the throwing arm moves from. Why scapular movement sits at the centre of an efficient sequence — and why the scap pull is...

What Is Arm Care Exactly? And Why Arm Care Is More Than Taking Care of the Arm

Arm care isn't a few bands after practice. It's preparation, movement, sequencing, workload and recovery — and it starts long before the ball leaves...

The High Level Throwing® Breakdown: Understanding the Throw From the Ground Up

A throw is a sequence — lower half, trunk, scapula and arm contributing in order. Breaking it down is what lets an athlete understand why they move, not just...

In Season Throwing: Take Care of Your Arm While You Compete

Games, travel and repeated high-intent throws all add stress. The season is not the time to stop developing — it is the time to maintain movement, arm health and the ability to throw with...

Throwing Development Should Be in the Yearly Budget

We budget for uniforms, tournament fees, travel and strength training. Throwing development is still treated as an extra — and for a skill every position on the field uses every day, that...

Why Some Common Throwing Drills Create More Problems Than They Solve

If a drill looks like part of the throwing motion, it must be helping — right? Wrist flicks, L-drills and isolated arm-action work can teach patterns an athlete later has to...

Before You Specialize the Pitcher, Teach the Athlete to Throw

A softball pitcher should learn how to be an athlete before she becomes a specialized pitcher. The windmill and the overhand throw are two different movement patterns — and one does not...

College Coaches Know HLT. Will You Be Ready?

D1 and JUCO programs are already using High Level Throwing®. That means college coaches know what efficient throwing development looks like — and they can recognise it in a recruit without...

Are We Playing More Than We're Developing?

Youth softball has never offered more chances to compete. But games are not the same thing as development — an athlete can play hundreds of innings and still reinforce inefficient throwing...

NTangible: Twenty-Eight Went Pro. Here Is What Their Scores Looked Like.

Every organization in baseball evaluates makeup. None of them could measure it. Velocity has a number. Exit speed has a number. How a player competes with the season on the...

Alabama lands transfer catcher, Karlee Ford

High Level Throwing® Athlete, Karlee Ford, landed on Alabama after transferring from Iowa State. Ford hit .345 with 10 homers at Iowa State, giving…

High Level Throwing® x SuperCollider - How Data & AI Are Shaping Sport

Big things coming... High Level Throwing® will be presenting in Toronto, ON @ Northeastern University at the SuperCollider with my data and analytics teams, Polar Labs & PRAKTIKAI, on our...

High Level Throwing x USA Softball - Top Softball Athletes Gather in OKC for 2026 HPP Top Performer's Camp

OKLAHOMA CITY — The USA Softball High Performance Program (HPP) Top Performers Camp is underway as athletes from across the country arrive in Oklahoma City for four days of elite training...

NTangible's Pursuit to Make Clutch a Measurable Attribute - Sports Business Journal

When it comes to human performance, clutch is still a polarizing topic. Is it even real? The analytical stat heads say no, but anyone who's seen a game-winning shot or...

Softball Throwing Velocity - NEW Leader

We have a new athlete on the leaderboard. Topping out at 72mph overhand! This 2030 athlete is a rising star in her class!

High Level Throwing - Velocity Leaderboard

Join the HLT Leaderboard and compete against athletes around the world! Earn your VELOCITY BADGE and showcase them in your recruiting profiles! Do you have the strongest arm on the...

NTangible and Alliance Fastpitch Embark on the Largest Mental Performance Data Initiative in Youth Sports History

NTangible, the cognitive performance analytics company behind the Clutch Factor, is expanding its existing partnership with Alliance Fastpitch, the largest youth softball organization in America. Under the expanded agreement, close...

College Program NSU Softball Integrates Lightning Ball Plyos

More and more college programs are using the HLT program and our custom Softball Lightning Ball Plyos! Learn more!

Velocity Leaderboard - Measure Your Power!

We're launching the High Level Throwing® Velocity Tracker Dashboard for all of our Clinic Athletes, Organization Partners, Tech Partners and Online…

Youth Sports Business Report - NTangible x High Level Throwing

https://ntangible.co/blog/youth-sports-business-report-rising-star-2026/

PRESS RELEASE: High Level Throwing Launches SOFTBALL Ambassador Program

High Level Throwing® Launches NEW Softball “Ambassador” Program! Promote proper throwing mechanics, arm care, and performance training Spread HLT’s…

5 Reasons WHY High Level Throwing Is Critical For Defensive Success!

Throwing is one of the most critical skills in baseball and softball, especially from a defensive standpoint. A player’s throwing ability directly…

Building a Remote Training Platform for a Sustainable Future

Featured in SIMPLIFASTER, check out our online program for baseball and softball athletes! Big changes to our platform from when we started and some…

Texas Softball - Mia Scott Throwing Highlights

High Level Throwing x Alliance Fastpitch LIVE Summit in OKC!

We had a great time at the Alliance Fastpitch LIVE Summit in OKC for the 2025 WCWS! As a partner for the past 4 years, High Level Throwing® provides…

Taylor Pleasants x High Level Throwing® - Florida Vibe Pro Softball

Tennessee Mojo x High Level Throwing - Partnership Announcement!

NEW PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP! High Level Throwing® and TN Mojo are beyond excited to launch our new partnership! High Level Throwing® is a…

Softball Throwing Mechanics - No More Wrist Flicks and L-Drills!

Introducing Austin Wasserman & High Level Throwing®️ High Level Throwing®™ emphasizes movement through positions—not static holds—and trains proper…

Why Softball Mechanics and Throwing Matters For Defensive Performance

Throwing is one of the most critical skills in baseball and softball, especially from a defensive standpoint. A player’s throwing ability directly…

NFCA Convention 2024 - Louisville, KY!

We had so much fun presenting at the NFCA in Louisville, KY! Use code: NFCA20 for 20% OFF any of our products! We will have a booth at the 2025 NFCA…

Lightning Ball Plyos for Baseball and Softball Athletes

Learn ALL about our custom Lightning Ball Plyos and WHY and HOW we use them with our athletes for overhand throwing, arm care and fastpitch…

NTangible Partners with High Level Throwing as Launch Partner for Breakthrough Softball Assessment and Data Integration

NTangible Partners with High Level Throwing as Launch Partner for Breakthrough SoftballAssessment and Data Integration NTangible, a trailblazer in…

Benito Santiago - Baseball Athlete Spotlight

Benito Santiago was one of the best throwing catchers to play the game. He was a 5-time All Star and 3-time Gold Glove Winner. He also led the…

Baseball and Softball Throwing Mechanics: The Water Bottle Drill

The "Water Bottle" Drill teaches an athlete to develop high level throwing patterns via motor learning. Positions cannot be taught in a throw.…

Forearm Strengthening Tool Helps Reduce Elbow Pain in Baseball and Softball Players

This is a really awesome medial and lateral elbow strengthening exercise that I started incorporating into our athlete's pre-throwing protocol. It…

Softball Throwing Mechanics

Softball throwing mechanics can be a challenging skill to work with. Fixing the arm shape and pathway however, can be very simple if you understand…

Baseball and Softball Rotation - Supine Twist

This drill stems from the supine anti-resistance exercise that we use in our pre-screening evaluation, but we can take this a step further. By adding…

Why We Don’t Perform the Medicine Ball “Push” Throw Anymore

Medicine Balls are everywhere. They have exploded onto the strength training scene allowing any athlete or weekly warrior to train for strength,…

Recovery for Baseball and Softball Athletes - The Marc Pro

In the video below, I discuss the use and benefits of the Marc Pro Recovery Device and how we use it with all of our throwing athletes.

The War of Art: Are You Still Resistant to Changing Throwing Patterns?

The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield is an incredible book about the different forms of resistance we face on a daily basis. There are many take-home…

Softball Throwing Mechanics: Why Your Softball Players Have Elbow Pain

Are you a Softball player still performing wrist flicks? If yes, why do you think you are doing them? Is it to strengthen the wrist and create…

College Softball Coaches - What To Look For When Recruiting A Throwing Athlete

We all know recruiting is essential to college programs. BUT we aren't talking about the intangibles of a player (personality, demeanor, hustle, if…

Baseball Pitching Drill - Tree Pose Technique

The Tree Pose Throw is a drill we've been using with our pitchers and outfielders for the past few years and really like how it helps clean up their…

Baseball & Softball Throwing Mechanics - Hip to Trunk Relationship or Separation

This is a great core stability and rotational movement that we use with all of our baseball and softball players, either in their prep work or within…

Softball Throwing Drills

Baseball Strength Training - Dumbbell Floor Press

Here's quick breakdown on the DB Floor Press and why we like to use this exercise first, before progressing to the DB Bench Press. Most of our local…

Managing Athletes with Osgood Schlatter’s Disease

Osgood Schlatter's Disease (really a disorder and not a disease) is an overuse injury caused by repetitive forces generated by the quadriceps and…

High Level Throwing Clinics – Develop. Implement. Get Results!

High Level Pitching – Softball Pitcher Development

Welcome to High Level Pitching®! I'm excited to share my Softball Pitcher Development Program with you! This program can be used on a daily basis…

Softball Pitching Mechanics: Sequencing Breakdown | Tutorial

Baseball Medicine Ball Drills

We do a ton of medicine ball throws for our baseball throwing development programs during the off-season training months and then cut back when the…

Softball Throwing Drills

Softball Throwing Drills can be used in a training session or before practice and games for athletes of all ages! Coaches will now be able to…

Youth Baseball Strength - Lunge Progressions

Single leg strength training is an important piece to any training program, but especially important to introduce to the youth athlete. We perform a…

Strength & Throwing Training for Softball Athletes

Train with us locally, remotely or have us in for a clinic to work with your organization, coaches and players! Email austin@highlevelthrowing.com…

Youth Baseball Strength Training: Off-Set Squats

The Off-Set Squat is a great way to challenge an athlete's coordination, stability and strength all in one and should be integrated into your program…

Baseball and Softball Power - Training Upper Body Explosiveness

Here's a great medicine ball exercise that we utilize for training upper body explosiveness, power output and lead leg stability. We try and perform…

Softball Throwing Mechanics: Changing Arm Patterns | Athlete Progression

Here’s a sample of some of our High Level Throwing®️ patterning drills to help softball players re-map their arm pathway and eliminate that "push"…

Softball Throwing Mechanics: Sequencing and Scapular Movement | Tutorial

5 Ways to Maintain your "In-Season" Strength

Athletes ARE NOW shifting their focus from the off-season program to their practices, games, and hopefully, their in-season lifts! In-Season…

Baseball Strength Training: Reverse Lunge Slides | Tutorial

Softball Strength: Trap Bar Deadlift | Tutorial

Softball Strength Training: Single Leg RDL | Tutorial

Baseball & Softball Training: 3 Amazing Medicine Ball Movements!

We love medicine ball work to help increase explosive power, stability, and sequencing, which will help to prevent injury in our rotational athletes.…

Old School Ken Caminiti - Throwing Pattern Breakdown!

This is one of the best clips I've seen that really shows the separation of links between the hips and trunk during a throw. This is what High Level…

Baseball & Softball Shoulder Strength: 3-Point Contact "Y" Raise

I recently had some discussions with a physical therapist about how to incorporate efficient lower trap exercises into a group training session…

High Level Throwing 2024 Recap!

As we come to the end of another incredible year working with baseball & softball athletes and coaches, we want to highlight some of the top moments…

Strength Training Journey From An Olympic Softball Player - A Personal Story

*Guest post by Team USA Softball Olympian, Haylie McCleney Growing up, I was always the smallest kid on my team. I was naturally gifted with speed,…

T-Spine Rotation for Baseball and Softball Athletes

The Thoracic Spine or T-Spine, is the second portion of your vertebral column located towards the upper and mid back area. It joins the cervical…

High Level Throwing x Major League Mindset Partnership

We're excited to team up with Brandon Guyer of Major League Mindset (MLM) to bring our athletes the best in Mental Strength Coaching! This…

Throw Like A Girl!

We love throwing! National Softball Throwing Day is all about appreciating arm care, defense and awesome in-game throws! High Level Throwing®…

Softball Development - Train With Us!

Interested in training with us? We focus on Arm Care, Strength, Throwing and Pitching Development for Softball Athletes of all ages! High Level…

Why I started High Level Throwing for Baseball and Softball Athletes

Check out this interview I did in 2019 with FloSoftball! Why Austin Wasserman Started High Level Throwing@-Interview by FloSoftball from Wasserman…

Baseball and Softball Arm Care - Lightning Bands

Learn ALL about the Lightning Bands and why we use them with our athletes for shoulder, elbow and rotational development! Lightning Bands: Tutorial |…

NFCA Softball Convention 2023!

High Level Throwing® spoke at the 2023 NFCA 40th Anniversary Convention in Louisville, KY! It was such an honor to speak in front of so many amazing…

Baseball and Softball Throwing Mechanics - Scap Pull Load Pattern

One of our staple drills and loading pattern exercises is the The Scap Pull! This helps athletes explore upper body mechanics and scapular movement…

Baseball Throwing Mechanics - Rear Hip Load Throw

Here's a great baseball and softball throwing drill to help athletes feel the rear hip load and how to stay stacked and stable during the stride…

Softball Throwing Development - Arm Pathway Variations

Learn all about High Level Throwing Softball Throwing Mechanics! Did you know that there are different types of Arm Pathways based on the position…

Instructor Profile: Austin Wasserman & Teaching the High Level Throwing System to All Ages

Austin Wasserman is an Instructor, Author and Performance Coach that has worked with MiLB, MLB and Softball Players/Coaches of all ages and levels on…

High Level Throwing® Clinics - Schedule Today!

Interested in hosting a High Level Throwing® Softball or Baseball Clinic for your Teams or Organization? Send us an email at…

The Softball Pitcher Strength Manual: Training Programs For Fastpitch Athletes

Welcome to The Softball Pitcher Strength Manual! This program is great for Fastpitch Athletes ages 12+ and will provide training exercises and…

Baseball and Softball Rotational Development

We started implementing this exercise in our Pre-Screening Evaluations to see what type of anti-resistance ability athletes have AND if they…

Meet Performance Coach and Throwing Expert, Austin Wasserman

Meet Performance Coach and Throwing Expert, Austin Wasserman. Here's a great article to learn more about the founder of High Level Throwing®.…

BUILDING A REMOTE TRAINING PLATFORM FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE | HIGH LEVEL THROWING®

Baseball & Softball: Building a Remote Training Platform for a Sustainable Future | High Level Throwing® If anyone had told me in 2019 that I’d end…