How it Works

• Device produces aerodynamic resistance as it is pulled through the air • Resistance is produced throughout the entire throwing motion • The amount of resistance is controlled by throwing velocity and device size • Bottom plate diameter controls how much resistance is produced for a given velocity

• Structure is designed to produce a large resistance from a minimum device size • Fins stabilize the device while being propelled through the air • Small size and weight allows natural throwing motion • The device remains in pitcher's hand during the entire throwing motion

The Aerothrow™ is, quite simply, a revolutionary pitching training device. It stands alone as the only pitching training aid on the market that simultaneously builds the strength, develops the coordination and teaches the technique needed to become a winning pitcher. Instead of using weights or rubber bands, the Aerothrow’s innovative design (patent pending) harnesses the benefits of aerodynamic drag to provide a resistive force that truly works to improve your pitching performance.

It begins with using an advanced material of lightweight but structurally firm, polyethylene foam. We designed the structure to be comprised of an array of four fins joined at the bottom to a circular plate. An understanding of aerodynamic physics led us to this simple and elegant design that produces a maximum amount of resistance from a minimum device size.

In short, the Aerothrow™ provides the most dynamic pitching workout available.

• Fins and bottom plate made from closed-cell, polyethylene foam

• Foam material is inert and lightweight

• Foam structure is tough, flexible and resilient

• Foam weight is between 2-3 ounces, depending on model

• Allows wrist freedom of movement

• Permits strengthening and coordinating wrist snapping motion for added velocity

• Ball can be gripped loosely to allow a more natural feel

• 2” nylon rope attaches baseball to foam structure

• Not a weighted ball device, the foam structure is pulled by the ball

• Baseball is regulation size and weight: 9” and 5oz

• Made from semi-rigid polyurethane foam

• Dimpled for easy gripping

• Nylon rope is attached to the center of the ball via a conical hole for stability

The Aerothrow’s™ unique design works to impede air flow coming at it from any angle. This allows the Aerothrow™ to produce a smoothly varying resistive force throughout the entire training motion. Since the device is lightweight and relatively small in size, pitchers have the freedom to employ their natural throwing motion from start to finish. No more cables or rubber bands to constrict your movement. Pitchers can throw the Aerothrow exactly the way they would normally throw a baseball.

The most significant advantages of the Aerothrow™ relate to the way it utilizes air resistance. By its nature, aerodynamic resistance is velocity-dependent, which means that the faster the device moves, the greater the amount of resistance produced. For the pitchers that use the Aerothrow™, some of the benefits of this are:

1. The resistance created by the Aerothrow™ is low-impact, meaning it is relatively less stressful on joints, muscles and tendons than throwing a baseball. The Aerothrow™ minimizes wear-and-tear because it provides a smooth and evenly distributed resistive force that will vary depending upon how fast the pitcher wishes to throw the device. This makes the Aerothrow™ ideal for rehabilitation or for preseason conditioning.

2. Aerodynamic resistance produced by the Aerothrow™ will increase or decrease depending upon the speed of the device. Based on the amount of resistance felt, a pitcher knows immediately if he is throwing faster or slower from one repetition to the next and consequently if his technique improved. No other pitching training aid on the market can provide a real-time indication of pitching mechanics.

3. Aerodynamic resistance is a force that acts directly against the motion of an object. A strength building resistance can be produced throughout the entire pitching motion of the Aerothrow™. The Aerothrow™ builds up the muscles that matter to pitchers.

When training with the Aerothrow™, it feels as realistic as actually throwing a baseball. This is partially due to the fact that the device is not tethered to any wall or fence, allowing the pitcher the utmost freedom to achieve a natural pitching motion. An additional reason is the polyurethane ball attached to the foam structure is equal in weight and size to a regulation baseball.

This ball is connected to the foam structure via a flexible two inch nylon rope. The rope is thin enough to fit comfortably between the index and middle fingers and will not hinder the pitcher in any way. The rope allows the foam structure autonomy of motion, keeping it from interfering with the throwing hand, while positioning the foam fins so they fully engage the airflow and provide the most air resistance possible.

When the pitcher throws the Aerothrow™ using his natural throwing motion, he will feel a perfectly smooth resistance force that will rise and fall as he begins and ends his delivery. A few repetitions later, he will begin to feel the astonishing effects this resistance has on working out the muscles specific to throwing. Over time, the Aerothrow™ will help you to increase velocity and improve stamina so that you will be able to throw more innings with better results and spend less time on the bench watching others pitch.       

	• Allows a realistic workout on a pitching mound • Improves balance, coordination and follow-through • Velocity-dependent resistance can guide pitcher to better mechanics • Untethered and completely hand-held • Nothing to retrieve or have caught • Permits placing a mirror directly in front to view technique • Training indoors has never been easier
The pitcher shown is 6 feet tall; the mound has a regulation slope and the pitching rubber is 6 inches from the floor. With a 7 1/2 foot ceiling height (not shown) there is 12 inches of clearance.