Throwing Program Overview
Daily Pitching Plan |
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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.