Summer isn’t just a break from school — it’s a golden opportunity for pitchers to separate themselves from the competition. While others are chasing travel ball trophies, the smartest players are using this time to build velocity, refine mechanics, improve mobility, and elevate their game.
The season doesn’t reward the most talented. It rewards the most prepared.
Less Chaos, More Control
During the school year, pitchers are buried under games, practices, homework, and limited recovery. In summer, we finally gain control. We can structure strength blocks, set aggressive velocity goals, test arm metrics, and install mechanical changes with time to reinforce them.
This window of focused work — without the pressure of weekly outings — is where true development happens.
Build Before You Showcase
Too many players rush to be seen before they’re ready. Instead, summer should be used to:
Increase pitch shapes
Improve arm health and recovery habits
Refine movement patterns / increase velocity
Add lean mass and lower body explosiveness
Then, when fall showcases and tryouts hit, the results speak for themselves.
Stacking Progress with Intention
At URATBB, our summer plans include:
Focused activation and prep work
ArmCare.com daily arm readiness testing
Throwing drills designed for velocity and command
Periodized deloads and ramp-ups
Our athletes train smarter and harder — because they aren’t guessing. We use real metrics to track gains and adjust workloads.
Real Results from Real Work
We’ve seen athletes like Trevor, Jack, Kylan, and Brody make their biggest leaps during summer. Gains of 5–10 MPH, better strike percentages, stronger recovery windows — all because they committed to working while others were just playing.
Summer isn’t the offseason — it’s the performance accelerator.
Don’t waste the most important months of the year. Summer is when future aces are built. If you’re serious about standing out this fall, the work starts now.
Let’s get to work. Tap into your summer gains at uratbb.com.
Email us at jordan@utahrotationalathletetraining.com
