Pre-Game Routine For Starting Pitchers
ARM Pitching Development By Coach Jason Beeding Pre-Game routine for starting pitchers The day before Eat Well Hydrate No Fast Foods Sleep 8 - 10 Hours Eat well and hydrate well. Avoid fast foods. This type of food will burn too quick and won't provide much long term fuel. Make sure to get at least 8 - 10 hours of sleep. While this may be an obvious one for most athletes, the importance of rest and hydrating cannot be overstated. Especially when it comes to performance. If you don't have enough sleep or water before you get on the field you will put yourself at an increased risk for injury. Plus you could suffer from muscle cramps and fatigue. 1 - 2 Hours Before the Game Eat Something Focus & Visualize Starch-based meals should be the focus. "Foods like lower fiber rice, pasta, and breads are good options." Don't pig out. You want just enough food to give you energy for you...