Throwing Program Overview

Throwing Program Overview

 

Daily Pitching Plan

Day

Drill/Activity

Focus Point

1

Bullpen or Game

Use all prep work to be ready for competition

2

Day After

Intense conditioning day after throwing

3

Long Toss into Touch and Feel Drills

Stretch/loosen arm working distance instead of high effort; finish with touch and feel drills

4

Day After

Intense conditioning day after throwing

5

Long Toss into Velo-Pull Downs

Stretch/loosen arm working distance and finish with high effort pull-downs working in

6

Long Toss into10 Minute Side (Flat Ground Bullpen)

70% effort working pitches low in the zone; no more than 20-25 pitches

7

Short Drills/Touch and Feel

50-60% effort completing mechanical drills

 

Notes:

-The throwing plan is an outline to help prepare players for competition and develop arm strength in the off-season.  Each pitcher is different.  Listen to your arm for if you need an extra day without throwing workout, more distance long toss to stretch out the arm, or are ready to throw the baseball with focus and intent.

 

-Each player will be pre-assessed with video and velocity data.  We will then teach each day of the plan.  The players will then implement the plan.  At certain points we will assess players again.  This assessment will measure what the players have accomplished with the work they have put in.  This cycle will continue throughout the year.

 

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This design is very similar to a game.  Your preparation is measured through competition.  This plan will develop consistent mechanics and arm strength improvements in preparation for high-level competition.