Switch Pitching 101

Here are simple throwing drills for warming up before pitching. The idea is to get the body moving toward the target,  block the glove, stay closed, and let the arm come along for the ride. 1) Step-behind - step, then step-behind and throw - idea is to get the body moving toward the target while keeping the glove out in front - do five to ten throws 2) Crossover - cross the lead leg over the plant foot - lead with the hips moving forward, then throw with smooth follow through - do five to ten throws 3) Rocker - glove out in front, equal and opposite of throwing arm - rock hips back and forth with feet spread wide for balance - throw the ball after rocking three times - do five to ten reps 4) High Leg - starting in the set position, lift the leg high and go fast with a long stride - make sure to move your chest to the glove (blocking) and don't pull the glove into body - focus on going fast to increase velocity - do five to ten reps - go faster on each throw ...

Learning Long Toss with Mike Scot t Short instructional video discussing the proper way to throw long toss during warm ups. Long Toss Training - Steve Ellis The way to develop big league arm strength is simple: throw. Covers high school long toss program - 12 minutes of throwing long toss - twice a week in the off-season.   Steve Ellis strongly encourages all players to take at least two full months off every year to allow the arm, body, and mind to fully rest and recuperate.