Pre-Season Work

[KJUmp]

I do the same thing in the spring, that I do in mid November (when I'm in the off period between the end of fall BB&SB to basketball). 3 weeks @ 3 times a week in the gym at 60-75 min.per workout. Treadmill and bike. I adjust speed and resistance on the bike and speed and incline on the treadmill to simulate whatever my legs/thighs/calves/feet/ankles "feel" during a game. I add some weight work on the universal for my legs, thighs, and calves during my "tween" season basketball to baseball/softball workout to fight off that early season upper thigh pain you described in our post.
BTW...it took some trial and error over a few off seasons for me to figure out just what my body needed for pre-season conditioning. As with many of us, age and injuries (both nagging and serious) play a factor....esp. if we have to do any rehab.

[scarolinablue]

Before baseball season begins, I add in the leg squats and plenty of stair climbing, which has dramatically cut down on the soreness after calling the first few games. Of course, properly stretching before AND after the game helps just as much as the lifting work.

[Durham]

Every November I get religious about going to the gym and I lift like I did when I played college football, 4 days a week. Also, a few years ago I started running as well. I run 4-5 days a week, 3-6 miles. It might seem like a lot, but it sure helps. And bonus is my kids 4 and 18 months ask to go to the gym. I hope they never lose that.

[jkumpire]

I appreciate the hints and helps. I have done a lot of the things you have suggested from squats to stretches. I have started getting to sites 90minutes early to have extra time to get loose. Felt great after 9 inning plate game today.

Keep the ideas coming!

[JJ]

If you have a video of yourself working a game, pop it in and call along with it. You'll get the squats and timing down. If you don't scare the dog, go ahead and yell out the strikes, too - then you won't lose your voice once the season begins.

JJ