My arm never feels sore the day after long tossing. However I can often feel soreness in my arm the day after simply taking grounders from shortstop and throwing to first base about 25 times. I think its great to stretch out your arm and learn how to use more of your body by long tossing rather than staying tight when you try to throw hard from shorter distances
After doing Jaeger bands and long toss I can now throw about 350 feet and throw in the low 80's I'm only 15 too I Will countine to keep using Jaeger bands and long toss routine.!!
That's great kid take advantage. I once had a great arm myself but ruined my shoulder when throwing one day and can never throw the same ever again. I didn't know what these guys are teaching I didn't care to warm up I woiod just straight up gun a baseball as far as I could my first throw lol. It was dumb and I so regret it and I use to throw over a hundred yards. I use to be able to throw a rock probly 170 yards or maybe even farther. I learned at a young age 4th grade that I could throw much farther than most grown ups so by the time I was 17 I was throwing baseballs at my high school football field from endzone to endzone and pitching in the high 80s. Now I'd be lucky to throw 40 yards and it'll feel like I thru a thousand pitches after only one throw. Take care of that arm kid.
The Turdinator he went to my high school it is true. Although I am against long toss it is true that he was throwing low 80’s back then. Now he is almost in the 90’s
I believe I’ve commented on this video before, but I’m now 10 yrs removed from HS baseball and I used this to gain arm strength. I was throwing foul pole to foul pole and it helped increase velocity by at-least 10 mph and helped get a few OF assists. I couldn’t really hit and my arm was my best asset. I never did the J-bands part but I ran and stretched beforehand
If you consider the mound slopes at 4.76 degrees, but the total slope from a standard mound of 10 inches height over 726 inches (home to rubber) is only 0.79 degrees.... pitching off a mound is essentially similar to throwing at a 3.97 degree UPWARD angle. This is what long toss simulates. It takes a max effort delivery on flat ground and elevates the release several degrees to mimick the upward angle of actual pitching.
I'm a speedy outfielder, and the arm is the one things scouts don't like much about me. I've been long tossing for a year or two extensively, and I'm still only hovering around 77-78. I never thought of long tossing this way, with consistent arc and looseness until the pulldowns. I'll have to try it for a few months and see if I can get into the low or mid 80's.
Totally agree with you...I have no clue how to throw hard or strengthen my arm...and I am irrelevant....but I am man enough to admit it. I do know that some of the greatest coaches and players in the world endorse this program and the endorsements on the Jaeger websites attest to that...it seems like the few people who try to criticize this program just ignore the statements from active players and coaches......maybe those players and coaches do not know anything either....
@biolinquin the teorical explanation to that is the angle of the ball the grip of the ball, etc, if you hold the ball too tight it will be going down as it breaks the air, and if you trow it to high it will fall short, is like throwing a football, you dont need to be like ronnie coleman to throw it hard or long, it comes to technique
This looks like a real good work out. I like how nice and easy they throw . I would like to know how often it should be done. I have a 18 yrs old son that I will definitely recommend it to try it.
It's not necessary to throw more than 200 feet (~ 70 yards) in these drills to maximize the effect of the method. In fact, throwing more than say 180 feet (60 yards) can promote more harm than good for many players as some are infielder-oriented and some more outfielder-oriented (where the longer toss would be more to the task). Just some advice from a former pro baseball player turned physics professor.
This Program proves against alot of these other pitching programs on TH-cam that preach heavy powercleaning and squating, These guys are small muscularly and are throwing the ball 97 MPH..Truly Amazing..
They are throwing off a crow hop. Pitching from the mound, they are 90mph at best. I agree, they are preaching outdated baseball wisdom that is the opposite of what Brent at Top Velocity and John Madden on TH-cam talk about.
They would throw just as hard off a mound..When you throw on flat ground even with a crow hop you get no downward force from momentum..I throw harder off the mound than even if I were to crow hop.
This is perfect for just about any age past 12. The point he's making is this is the healthy way to go about it, your goal isn't to go throw 300+ the first time out. Slowly backup until you feel you're reaching your limit, Don't max out your first few outtings. We did this all the time Jr. High and High. I moved and my coach never had us practice long toss and no one knew how to do it correctly. 2 years later, I went from have a rubber arm to a destroyed shoulder.
Trevor Bauer was one of the most dominant college pitchers of all time...Silver Spikes winner also... very few power pitchers throw strikes early in the pros...give the kid a chance....
This is a good program, long toss by itself isn't very effective for pitchers as the mechanics of long toss are different than when pitching from a mound, but in the "pulldown phase" is where it really helps out with pitchers mechanics. Focusing on throwing it flatter with a lower release point. Great conditioning program.
hey this is good stuff. im trying to star pitching my sophmore year and i want to improve my arm velocity and stamina if i do these exercises with weighted baseballs also will this greatly improve my velocity?
Easy....just warm up properly or you can injure yourself....throwing a football an extended distance will also help......more rotator cuff extension and strength
I went out today and applied these methods to my workout. Got up to 330ft of high arc long toss. Then on the pulldown phase i started at 200 ft throwing no more than head high. I felt stronger than i have in a long time. Felt really loose throwing from 200 feet on a rope. Felt even better from 100, then at 60 feet i felt like i was really bringing it, no radar gun today though. Next week i'll radar it and post it on youtube. If i had to guess, i'd say i was throwin 89-90 today.
My son throws 88 (lives 85-87) and is a rising junior in the Atlanta area. He already has a scholarship offer but if he is going to break the barrier of 90 and "live" in that 90-92 range he will need to utilize this type of program. Does anyone in or near Cobb county support your throwing program?
@drivelinebaseball No one promoting long toss will tell you that it's a guarantee your arm won't get injured. Pitching puts torque on your arm it is not meant to withstand. Some people have naturally stronger arms than others. Long toss will strengthen your arm, but if you have a genetically weak link in there, it can break no matter what. Long toss can help, but it's not a cure-all or a sure thing. As to McCarney, he had a rash of personal problems after HS, not arm problems.
@stalkervision. Our college coaches have us use this program at our school and the point of having the pitchers throw long toss is to teach them to use their whole body when they are throwing to get the maximum out of each throw and that translates into them using everything they have when pitching from the mound. This program works so before you and everyone who agrees with you comes on here and talks it down because you were never good at baseball, get your facts straight.
Our 14U team uses a throwing progression (e.g. wrist snaps, one-knee T, two-knee T, etc.) when playing catch into long toss. Do you recommend this approach, or simply just start by playing standing catch?
The Texas Rangers adopted this method for their pitchers a couple of years ago, and since have had the fewest starting rotation pitcher's injuries in baseball. They really had no injuries to ANY of their starters this year, aside from blisters. I don't look down on this program at all. I think it's going to be widely adopted very soon if it continues to work out well for the Rangers and other MLB teams who adopt this program.
sorry for delay...hope this helps!! Off Season Throwing Program: www.jaegersports.com/press_articles.php?psid=15 In Season Throwing Program: www.jaegersports.com/press_articles.php?psid=24
@10FlatTires He will throw that hard off the mound to tho. Because if you haven't realized they are throwing on flat ground so as you call getting a "running start" just shows the explosiveness off of a mound that's all.
How many times a week is this for in season for a five day rotation how do u do it say if u pitch on Monday do u rest Tuesday then long toss with this program on Wednesday and Thursday then Friday bullpen ?
How often should a player throw long toss like this? Right now, I can only throw 220ft. I warmed up properly, jogged to get blood flowing, but had some bad shoulder/bicep pain the next day... Any tips?
@MrStudlyPants Yeah, I know. I just thought it was cheesy to take a velo reading seriously when the guy is practically running up. Either way, I'm a big fan of Jaeger's program.
hey i was doing long toss with a kid on my pre-freshman summer league team last night. i was about 40 feet behind first base on the right field line. and threw it over dead center field fence. dead center was 385. im not sure exactly how far that would be but it was a pretty damn good throw. the coach from the other team noticed the throw and asked my coach how hard i threw. i am throwing anywhere from 80-85mph at 14y/o he said thats slow for how good of an arm i have and i need coaching. tips?
I like long toss and Jaeger's program in general, but it's worth noting that McCarney has been battling major arm injuries after being drafted. Additionally, at an MLB scouted event, he was only 88-89 with his fastball in game situations. You can find this on MLB's 2008 draft tracker.
hey alan im 19 and from england i play cricket and ever sice i was young i could out throw men by the age of 8. I have measured my long toss at around 120meters to 130meters i have never been taught to throw and i would be happy to load videos of my long toss if you want.
Yes....100%...jbands always...listen to your arm re long toss...the better shape ur arm gets in, the more it's probably going to want to do this all the time :)
I used to just stand on home plate and my teammates and I would try to throw it over the center field fence. Whichever ones didn't fly over we'd have the outfielders work on their throws to home. At least then it translates to the field. Also pitching is vastly different than a long toss lmfao.
That is "old school" thinking. Even old schoolers are coming around to the thought that more than just the genetically gifted can achieve an excellent fast ball with the right kind of drills.
ive long tossed at least 420ft. I used a football field. threw through one goal post and through the other and had lots to spare there was a guy on the other side to catch it. I lost a ball from throwing over the 315ft left field fence.
your just going to have to take my word for it. I graduated in 2000 and my parents are broke asses they couldn't afford a camera and I never thought to buy one even if I eventually did have a family member show up to a game to record it for me. in my family if its not football season its off season.
So how does this convert to a game scenario? Can a player go through a long phase in the game where they don't throw for a long period of time and then are required throw a long distance? (I'm English so don't know the distances you work with in a game situation). Do the players warm up in a similar way before the game and would they then see them through the game safely?
outfielders long toss prior to their defensive half of each inning, about 10-12. If you go to a game youll see it, or th-cam.com/video/60WkXnc4frc/w-d-xo.html
someblokecalleddave1 you will lose distance and velocity and arm strength if you go through a long period of time without throwing. That’s what happened to me because I got hurt. Now building all back up again.
Here from Trevor Bauer throwing the ball 400 feet over centre field
Same
"These it how he did it he may of had flashbacks".
Yupp, me too
Jomboi
Is that on video?
My arm never feels sore the day after long tossing. However I can often feel soreness in my arm the day after simply taking grounders from shortstop and throwing to first base about 25 times. I think its great to stretch out your arm and learn how to use more of your body by long tossing rather than staying tight when you try to throw hard from shorter distances
I'm 31 about to be 32 years old and this video help me keep my arm ready and healthy. Thanks a lot!!!
After doing Jaeger bands and long toss I can now throw about 350 feet and throw in the low 80's I'm only 15 too I Will countine to keep using Jaeger bands and long toss routine.!!
that a boy Ryan...keep working...great stuff!!
Ryan Miller 350 feet generally corresponds to 90 mph or higher. Most of the pro guys I play with can't throw that far.
lol what a crock of shit
That's great kid take advantage. I once had a great arm myself but ruined my shoulder when throwing one day and can never throw the same ever again. I didn't know what these guys are teaching I didn't care to warm up I woiod just straight up gun a baseball as far as I could my first throw lol. It was dumb and I so regret it and I use to throw over a hundred yards. I use to be able to throw a rock probly 170 yards or maybe even farther. I learned at a young age 4th grade that I could throw much farther than most grown ups so by the time I was 17 I was throwing baseballs at my high school football field from endzone to endzone and pitching in the high 80s. Now I'd be lucky to throw 40 yards and it'll feel like I thru a thousand pitches after only one throw. Take care of that arm kid.
The Turdinator he went to my high school it is true. Although I am against long toss it is true that he was throwing low 80’s back then. Now he is almost in the 90’s
I believe I’ve commented on this video before, but I’m now 10 yrs removed from HS baseball and I used this to gain arm strength. I was throwing foul pole to foul pole and it helped increase velocity by at-least 10 mph and helped get a few OF assists. I couldn’t really hit and my arm was my best asset. I never did the J-bands part but I ran and stretched beforehand
Trevor Bauer is in the bigs now.
Trevor bauer is a cy young award winner now.
@@tannerdrog3827 evevevev
@@tannerdrog3827 eveve
103 million dollar contract. True testimonial if I've ever seen one
Trevor Bauer has a restraining order against him now
This video absolutely changed my life
i'm so impressed every time i watch
Trevor Bauer! Wow this was a long time ago, crazy to see how much this dude improved.
Dude's always been a baseball freak 😂 so cool!
This stuff really works! I have tried it and now I am confident in throwing guys out from the outfiield. Thanks guys!!
These guys have cannons!!
No they don't
@@calvinfernau2 let's see you do it bozo
He looks so younger .. this is the training Bauer talks about
Great video guys
If you consider the mound slopes at 4.76 degrees, but the total slope from a standard mound of 10 inches height over 726 inches (home to rubber) is only 0.79 degrees.... pitching off a mound is essentially similar to throwing at a 3.97 degree UPWARD angle. This is what long toss simulates. It takes a max effort delivery on flat ground and elevates the release several degrees to mimick the upward angle of actual pitching.
Wow, with an arm like that I bet he could throw a ball over the center field fence after getting pulled out of a game
damn.. wish i had youtube back when i pitched. lol.
how often do you it? did I miss something
I'm a speedy outfielder, and the arm is the one things scouts don't like much about me. I've been long tossing for a year or two extensively, and I'm still only hovering around 77-78. I never thought of long tossing this way, with consistent arc and looseness until the pulldowns. I'll have to try it for a few months and see if I can get into the low or mid 80's.
+Obsession What grade are you in??
+Ryan fuck u ryan
Any luck?
After all these years I just now realized that was Trevor Bauer in the video
Totally agree with you...I have no clue how to throw hard or strengthen my arm...and I am irrelevant....but I am man enough to admit it. I do know that some of the greatest coaches and players in the world endorse this program and the endorsements on the Jaeger websites attest to that...it seems like the few people who try to criticize this program just ignore the statements from active players and coaches......maybe those players and coaches do not know anything either....
Seeing the difference from 92 to 97 is honestly mindblowing.
@biolinquin the teorical explanation to that is the angle of the ball the grip of the ball, etc, if you hold the ball too tight it will be going down as it breaks the air, and if you trow it to high it will fall short, is like throwing a football, you dont need to be like ronnie coleman to throw it hard or long, it comes to technique
I just talked to Jeremy Guthrie about utilizing this long toss program. He just implemented it this year and feels great so far.
This looks like a real good work out. I like how nice and easy they throw . I would like to know how often it should be done. I have a 18 yrs old son that I will definitely recommend it to try it.
how did it work out for your son?
@@luisbocanegra8384 hi
It's not necessary to throw more than 200 feet (~ 70 yards) in these drills to maximize the effect of the method. In fact, throwing more than say 180 feet (60 yards) can promote more harm than good for many players as some are infielder-oriented and some more outfielder-oriented (where the longer toss would be more to the task). Just some advice from a former pro baseball player turned physics professor.
Don R. Mueller, Ph.D. Why though?
This Program proves against alot of these other pitching programs on TH-cam that preach heavy powercleaning and squating, These guys are small muscularly and are throwing the ball 97 MPH..Truly Amazing..
They are throwing off a crow hop. Pitching from the mound, they are 90mph at best. I agree, they are preaching outdated baseball wisdom that is the opposite of what Brent at Top Velocity and John Madden on TH-cam talk about.
They would throw just as hard off a mound..When you throw on flat ground even with a crow hop you get no downward force from momentum..I throw harder off the mound than even if I were to crow hop.
I know these guys are pitchers in Baseball but I bet they could spin a 🏈 pretty darn good with that type of arm strength.
This is perfect for just about any age past 12. The point he's making is this is the healthy way to go about it, your goal isn't to go throw 300+ the first time out. Slowly backup until you feel you're reaching your limit, Don't max out your first few outtings. We did this all the time Jr. High and High. I moved and my coach never had us practice long toss and no one knew how to do it correctly. 2 years later, I went from have a rubber arm to a destroyed shoulder.
Is that Trevor Bauer
Yeah it is, says in the description.
It is Andrew...just before he went to ucla
I’ve seen this video several times had no idea that was Trevor
No it definitely is not
Trevor Bauer was one of the most dominant college pitchers of all time...Silver Spikes winner also... very few power pitchers throw strikes early in the pros...give the kid a chance....
bro saw the vision
@@maxkoster5757bro had a vision
This is a good program, long toss by itself isn't very effective for pitchers as the mechanics of long toss are different than when pitching from a mound, but in the "pulldown phase" is where it really helps out with pitchers mechanics. Focusing on throwing it flatter with a lower release point. Great conditioning program.
hey this is good stuff. im trying to star pitching my sophmore year and i want to improve my arm velocity and stamina if i do these exercises with weighted baseballs also will this greatly improve my velocity?
Easy....just warm up properly or you can injure yourself....throwing a football an extended distance will also help......more rotator cuff extension and strength
@@chrisparouse9182 it's a lil late to say sum now, he said that 5 years ago 🤣🤣
@Travis Shaw True lol.....didnt look at when he posted
@@chrisparouse9182 I wonder if he made it or how he's doing 🥲
I struggle throwing 200 ft cant even imagine 330 ft
Kingpizza10 takes time to build up that arm strength
He can throw 380 ft easy
I went out today and applied these methods to my workout. Got up to 330ft of high arc long toss. Then on the pulldown phase i started at 200 ft throwing no more than head high. I felt stronger than i have in a long time. Felt really loose throwing from 200 feet on a rope. Felt even better from 100, then at 60 feet i felt like i was really bringing it, no radar gun today though. Next week i'll radar it and post it on youtube. If i had to guess, i'd say i was throwin 89-90 today.
Do you guys ever use Tap weighted medicine balls?
From my limited use with them, I have found they can be a good part of a warm up and cool down.
This is amazing! I love this so much!
I've always loved long toss.
Awesome video! Very informational! I feel like patience is the key with this kind if workout.
Do you guys do anything with Tap weighted medicine balls?
From my work with them, I found they can be a great addition to warms ups and cool downs.
@TheBla45 there's a pulldown phase once you start moving in
Jaeger band is changing world
I agree, the J-Bands really help, my arm strength has gotten so much better from using them.
I think it really depends. Some people's pitching mechanics really relies on the same muscles as the muscles that contribute in long tossing.
Lol I’m 17 and have hit 88 on the pull down, but have never done regimented long toss and arm care. I’m starting now hoping to get to low 90s
Harish Balachandran now I’m 19 and 94 and do long toss 😂
My son throws 88 (lives 85-87) and is a rising junior in the Atlanta area. He already has a scholarship offer but if he is going to break the barrier of 90 and "live" in that 90-92 range he will need to utilize this type of program. Does anyone in or near Cobb county support your throwing program?
After you do long toss do players still have regular infield out field practice? Basically what’s after long toss as far as practice is concerned?
@drivelinebaseball No one promoting long toss will tell you that it's a guarantee your arm won't get injured. Pitching puts torque on your arm it is not meant to withstand. Some people have naturally stronger arms than others. Long toss will strengthen your arm, but if you have a genetically weak link in there, it can break no matter what. Long toss can help, but it's not a cure-all or a sure thing. As to McCarney, he had a rash of personal problems after HS, not arm problems.
after you throw or pitched ofter a game do you have to wear a jacket to keep your arm warm and
Can’t wait to do this program im a freshmen this year throwing 75-78 hope I can get to 85-88 for next season or sophomore year
10 mph in one year is kind of a lot but all it takes is hard work
@@andydeck2778 my goal is 25 mph but I'm actually 2 mph ahead of my goal so far
@stalkervision. Our college coaches have us use this program at our school and the point of having the pitchers throw long toss is to teach them to use their whole body when they are throwing to get the maximum out of each throw and that translates into them using everything they have when pitching from the mound. This program works so before you and everyone who agrees with you comes on here and talks it down because you were never good at baseball, get your facts straight.
Now Trevor Bauer is a Cy Young Award winner. That’s pretty good results for any throwing program
Our 14U team uses a throwing progression (e.g. wrist snaps, one-knee T, two-knee T, etc.) when playing catch into long toss. Do you recommend this approach, or simply just start by playing standing catch?
The Texas Rangers adopted this method for their pitchers a couple of years ago, and since have had the fewest starting rotation pitcher's injuries in baseball. They really had no injuries to ANY of their starters this year, aside from blisters. I don't look down on this program at all. I think it's going to be widely adopted very soon if it continues to work out well for the Rangers and other MLB teams who adopt this program.
This is great! Thank you for sharing!
I have 2 questions for you Mr. Jaeger...
1) How many times per week do you recommend long toss?
2) Does this change during the season for pitchers?
sorry for delay...hope this helps!!
Off Season Throwing Program: www.jaegersports.com/press_articles.php?psid=15
In Season Throwing Program: www.jaegersports.com/press_articles.php?psid=24
these guys are pros id like to see a regular non player learn how to throw like this using this program
How can I long toss that far? Do j bands exercises or any other explosive exercises or any compound exercises help with that and velocity also?
Did Rick Ankiel take part in doing this because he has got the best outfield arm in the MLB hands down
@10FlatTires He will throw that hard off the mound to tho. Because if you haven't realized they are throwing on flat ground so as you call getting a "running start" just shows the explosiveness off of a mound that's all.
great video, great job. great arms.
How many times a week is this for in season for a five day rotation how do u do it say if u pitch on Monday do u rest Tuesday then long toss with this program on Wednesday and Thursday then Friday bullpen ?
Thank you for these videos!
thank you!!
How many times do u throw from the further distances do u do one each or several till your arm feels loose enough to go to a farther distance.
How often should a player throw long toss like this? Right now, I can only throw 220ft. I warmed up properly, jogged to get blood flowing, but had some bad shoulder/bicep pain the next day... Any tips?
@phatneazy well still, mechanics can be the difference between a couple miles on a fastball, even if the guy throws hard already.
Alan, You are the man!
Are they using a standard baseball - 5.5oz with the regular seam?
@MrStudlyPants Yeah, I know. I just thought it was cheesy to take a velo reading seriously when the guy is practically running up. Either way, I'm a big fan of Jaeger's program.
So do I just go to the field and throw as hard as I can or what I think I'm missing something here cause I didn't get some of the information
yes , just changing the arch to make the throw more on a line
If I throw 350 -370 feet in the air
And am 37 years old, do I still get a pro tryout. ?
Should i just follow there throwing program schedule, and just long toss the days im supposed too like the two above?
hey i was doing long toss with a kid on my pre-freshman summer league team last night. i was about 40 feet behind first base on the right field line. and threw it over dead center field fence. dead center was 385. im not sure exactly how far that would be but it was a pretty damn good throw. the coach from the other team noticed the throw and asked my coach how hard i threw. i am throwing anywhere from 80-85mph at 14y/o he said thats slow for how good of an arm i have and i need coaching. tips?
I wonder if these two could train me to throw well again after type 2 SLAP tear surgery and 80% high grade tear of the infraspinatus surgical repair.
Can someone please explain what to do in long toss like the steps and all
Does arm flexibility increase throwing velocity? please answer.
Hey im currently following the tuff cuff program also along with this long toss program? Can I benefit using both?
Awesome video
I like long toss and Jaeger's program in general, but it's worth noting that McCarney has been battling major arm injuries after being drafted. Additionally, at an MLB scouted event, he was only 88-89 with his fastball in game situations. You can find this on MLB's 2008 draft tracker.
Driveline Baseball lol
Lmaooo Driveline seeking back in the day
I would like to start this with my nine year old son. how often should we do this? is this an everyday drill?
when they get to the upper distances, do they use their arms more or legs more?
hey alan im 19 and from england i play cricket and ever sice i was young i could out throw men by the age of 8. I have measured my long toss at around 120meters to 130meters i have never been taught to throw and i would be happy to load videos of my long toss if you want.
@Jviebran Yeah, that's BS. What's his velocity from a normal delivery...running up gives you about 5 mph.
Nice video.
So, while your doing the pulldown, your throwing the same arm and body motion as you come in ?
How often do your do this? Every other day or what
should you do this routine even warming up before a game, even if you are an outfielder specifically?
Yes....100%...jbands always...listen to your arm re long toss...the better shape ur arm gets in, the more it's probably going to want to do this all the time :)
can this be applied to the throwing motions of a catcher ?
With his speed of throwing, he can be a frickin mlb pitcher
J bands and long toss helped so.much up to mid and upper 80s with no effort
@Harish Balachandran not gonna regret nothing if you have good mechanics and proper warm up bud
Im sorry but what does throwing in an arc instead of a line mean?
Could you use these J-Bands and Crossover Symmetry bands together before you pick up a ball?
sure can...they both offer great benefits...just be sure you use complimentary exercises
Yes...for sure...
Alan J Calm down u don't want people to think ur gonna make shtf with those ...s 0_0...
I used to just stand on home plate and my teammates and I would try to throw it over the center field fence. Whichever ones didn't fly over we'd have the outfielders work on their throws to home.
At least then it translates to the field. Also pitching is vastly different than a long toss lmfao.
I can throw at least 320 feet, but I only throw 82. How can I make it translate?
Super helpful
Who’s coach sent them here
That is "old school" thinking. Even old schoolers are coming around to the thought that more than just the genetically gifted can achieve an excellent fast ball with the right kind of drills.
ive long tossed at least 420ft. I used a football field. threw through one goal post and through the other and had lots to spare there was a guy on the other side to catch it. I lost a ball from throwing over the 315ft left field fence.
ChrisD 31B Nice, out of curiosity how hard do you throw
93 on the mound
+ChrisD 31B How do we know that though?
your just going to have to take my word for it. I graduated in 2000 and my parents are broke asses they couldn't afford a camera and I never thought to buy one even if I eventually did have a family member show up to a game to record it for me. in my family if its not football season its off season.
Does the workouts work for catchers too or is it only for pitchers ?
It works for anyone man! Do it and watch how hard and far you can throw!
So how does this convert to a game scenario? Can a player go through a long phase in the game where they don't throw for a long period of time and then are required throw a long distance? (I'm English so don't know the distances you work with in a game situation). Do the players warm up in a similar way before the game and would they then see them through the game safely?
outfielders long toss prior to their defensive half of each inning, about 10-12. If you go to a game youll see it, or th-cam.com/video/60WkXnc4frc/w-d-xo.html
someblokecalleddave1 you will lose distance and velocity and arm strength if you go through a long period of time without throwing. That’s what happened to me because I got hurt. Now building all back up again.
That kid has a Cy Young and a youtube empire now.