Getting enough throwing practice can be tricky in the cold and wet weather. But if you want to be a good ball player, then you have to practice on a regular basis.
Perfect practice will prepare you for games. Stay focused, and make every warmup throw count.
Perfect practice will prepare you for games. Stay focused, and make every warmup throw count.
How much practice is needed?
Throw at least 10-15 minutes each day - if you want to be good.
Throw at least 10-15 minutes each day - if you want to be good.
How often should I throw?
Throw hard daily, if possible. Or throw every other day if you are doing another sport.
Tip: If you want to gain velocity, then throw hard in practice.
- good advice from a college pitching coach
Can you give me a sample throwing schedule?
Below are throwing schedules for pre-season and the regular season --
used by a very successful ambidextrous pitcher in high school.
Remember to do dynamic warmups and tubing exercises before throwing.
Then do cool down and stretching. Run short sprints.
No long distance running!
- Long distance running has been shown to reduce throwing velocity.
Pre-season Throwing
- practice 5 days a week, throwing a minimum of 10-15 minutes each day
- practice 5 days a week, throwing a minimum of 10-15 minutes each day
Monday - long toss both sides
Tuesday - throw left
Wednesday - throw right
Thursday - bullpen left
Friday - day off
Saturday - bullpen right, plus fielding practice
Sunday - day off
Regular season
- practice 2 days / play 3 games
Monday - throw left and right
Tuesday - day off
Wednesday - game; throw left and right
Thursday - game; throw left and right
Friday - pitching drills
Saturday - game; pitch left and right
Sunday - day off
Game strategy for a young ambidextrous pitcher
Start throwing with your non-dominant arm the first inning, then switch to your dominant arm in a latter inning. Don't alternate throwing arms between batters, since it is hard to stay in rhythm.
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'Just Say NO' to long distance running
by Ron Wolforth, Pitching Central and the Texas Baseball Ranch
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