Buddy Biancalana, former MLB player, presents...
Buddy Biancalana's Zone Motion
When athletes are playing their best, it feels effortless and simple.
How does this happen and how can I get there?
About The Zone
Experiencing the Zone
In the 1985 World Series, as the Royals shortstop, I played the best baseball of my career. I had a zone experience in which everything slowed down, I wasn't thinking and my motion was fluid and effortless with excellent timing. My life since that time has been committed to discovering what happened in my mind in that Series, and more importantly, how to teach athletes and executives how to have that experience on a regular basis versus hoping it occurs, just by chance. I am passionate about helping others achieve this zone experience and locking it in.
Science of the Zone-The Studies/Research
Any athlete, when playing their best, describes the experience as 'everything slowing down, not thinking and with fluid, effortless motion and perfect timing.' When an athlete is in the Zone, studies show that their Pre Frontal Cortex is quiet, allowing the Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum uninterrupted access to sensory input and resulting in efficient, effective motion known as "the zone." It allows for a more alpha/theta brain wave state by working at the intersection of intention and execution/thought and action.
Independent studies and research have shown the following benefits of Zone Motion:
- Approximate average spin rate increase for pitchers of 9.5%:
- Reduction of latissimus dorsi muscle activity and an increase in pectoralis major muscle activity in pitchers, thereby reducing the chance of soft tissue shoulder and elbow injuries:
- Pitching strike rate increase of 14% to 28%:
- Reduced fatigue, arm discomfort, elbow strain, greater relaxation, improved balance, more locked in with the ball coming out of the hand better:
- Increased theta brain wave state thereby increasing serotonin and oxytocin:
6. Average maximum heart rate reduction of 13.09% for hitters & 11.97% for pitchers.
You Can Learn the Zone
My 16 years of teaching Zone Motion, plus research and independent studies, have proven that the Zone can be taught, resulting in quantum levels of performance improvement and expedited player development which has never been more important. I have taught the Zone to athletes in 13 professional and 20+amateur sports.
How you can Find Your Zone
Hire Buddy Biancalana
Buddy works directly with professional and amateur athletes in one-on-one or group settings in person or remotely in a wide range of sports from Supercross to Baseball. He is available to speak to your group. He has been a guest speaker at The Sports, Energy & Consciousness Festival, the Mindfulness Leadership Summit, The Taft School and the Society for Information Management. You may contact him directly.
The Offer for Athletes
I offer a short initial complimentary Zoom or FaceTime consultation to help you determine if Zone Motion Training is right for you.