From 2011 through 2016, there were 49,955 injuries in MLB and MiLB players resulting in at least one missed day of play. Hamstring injuries are at the top of that list. Clearly, hamstring injuries are a problem in baseball. So, what can we do to reduce the number of hamstring injuries?
The OPTIMAL Theory of Motor Learning: A Better Way to Teach Movement
What is the most effective way to teach athletes how to move? Many theories for motor learning focus on when feedback should be given, how practice should be organized, and what tasks should be performed. These theories are missing a huge component of motor learning.