​The ​OnBase University is an educational organization dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to baseball and softball. OnBase University's mission is to educate baseball and softball players and industry professionals on the Body-Baseball Connection™ or the Body-Softball Connection™ through its one of a kind ‘OnBaseU Certified’ educational program. This program was developed by OnBaseU's Advisory Board of industry leading experts. ​ For more information, please visit OnBase University website at www.onbaseu.com/.

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Aaron Taylor, MS, ATC is a Level 1 OnBaseU Certified Hitting and Pitching Professional with 20+ years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer while specializing in human movement, movement correctives, and rehabilitation. He has experience of playing collegiate baseball and has worked with many high school players that went on to play in college and professional baseball.

NOTE: If pain is noted during screening, a referral to a Healthcare Provider is warranted to assess the source of the pain. 

OnBase University

OnBaseU’s Hitting Level 1 Certification teaches baseball coaches, softball coaches, fitness experts and medical professionals how to evaluate a hitter for physical limitations which can inhibit swing efficiency, durability and, ultimately, enjoyment of the game. This helps a coach, trainer, or medical professional to quickly identify the key area that can be holding a hitter back from performing their best. We call this the Body-Hitting Connection.

The Hitting Screen consist of the 13 screening tests that are linked to the most common characteristics that are caused by physical limitations. A prediction of the athlete's specific hitting mechanics can be determined since there is a link between physical limitations and these inhibitors. Athlete's can improve on the three measures of hitting: Power, Contact, and Efficiency. 

OnBase University Pitching Level 1 Certification teaches baseball coaches, fitness experts and medical professionals how to evaluate a pitcher for physical limitations which can inhibit pitching mechanics efficiency, durability and, ultimately, enjoyment of the game. This helps a coach, trainer, or medical professional to quickly identify the key area that can be holding a pitcher back from performing their best. We call this the Body-Pitching Connection.

The Pitching Screen consist of the 12 screening tests that are linked to the most common characteristics that are caused by physical limitations. A prediction of the athlete's specific pitching mechanics can be determined since there is a link between physical limitations and these inhibitors. Athlete's can improve on the four measures of pitching: Power, Control, Deception, and Health. 

Pitching Screen

Hitting screen

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