Throwing routine - perfect practice makes perfect

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.

How much practice is needed?

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

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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