Should you long toss the day after you pitch?

Note: Once a pitcher starts throwing bull-pens/innings in the Fall/Winter, he will find that the days he is going to throw off a mound are actually his best Long Toss days because he will have the most amount of recovery period days between mound work.
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Should a pitcher throw the day after pitching?

The day before any pitches start can truly be a personal preference. So, I always advise pitchers to do what's comfortable. Some pitchers like to take the day off, some like to play light catch, and some like to stretch it out to about 75% of their max distance, but with little to no aggressive throwing downhill.
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Should you lift the day after you pitch?

A light workout after you pitch is a good way to keep your body loose, but lifting too heavy may get you really stiff. Nobody knows your body better than yourself, so do what works best for you. A good workout the day after you pitch is excellent for staying loose and keeping in pitching shape.
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What should pitchers do the day after they pitch?

Perform a “cool down activity.” Have pitchers' jog for four to six minutes, to the point when they start to sweat. This increases general blood flow throughout the body and prepares the body for a post-performance flexibility routine.
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How many days a week should a pitcher long toss?

A professional pitcher's long toss program

It can be performed year round, four to seven days a week. It takes about 10 minutes to do. Once or twice a week, you may want to "air it out" with some long toss beyond 120 feet. That's up to you.
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Should pitchers throw every day?

Professional pitchers on both the minor and major league levels throw every single day for at least 10 quality minutes.
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Does long tossing increase velocity?

So, throwing velocity on average actually decreased when throwing past 180 feet. However, long toss does increase your intensity to throw the ball and that is a benefit. It can actually help you gain a little velocity, but if you are a pitcher who needs more than 2-3 mph to reach 90 mph you need more than long tossing.
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Should you run after you pitch?

Many coaches require their pitchers to run right after the pitch, as well as the day after an outing. Doing this will ensure the pitcher's shoulder receives the proper nutrients necessary to remain healthy.
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How fast should a 15 year old throw a baseball?

Generally, 14 year old average cruising speed would be about 65 mph. Average freshman pitcher (14 to 15 year old) cruising speed would be about 70 mph. Average cruising speed for a good high school pitching prospect at 14 to 15 years old would be about 75 mph.
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Should I lift the day before I pitch?

Both soreness and reduced contraction force can be detrimental to performance, hence most pitchers will choose not to train the day before they pitch.
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Is it bad to throw after lifting?

You Don't Need to Puke for a Workout to be Effective

Vomiting occasionally from a workout is OK. It's not fun, but there's nothing inherently wrong with it. However, there's no need to make it a habit when you work out.
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Do MLB pitchers lift weights?

Most large programs with good strength coaches have their baseball players – including pitchers – do the big compound lifts like chin ups, squats, deadlifts, etc. One who defines himself as “a pitcher who lifts heavy” is really just a pitcher who enjoys lifting and pushing himself more than others.
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Should a pitcher throw the day before a game?

On game day, a common mistake made by young pitchers is an anxiousness to jump right on the mound without playing proper catch. More than any other day, it's imperative that a full throwing program be employed prior to a start.
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Should I ice after I pitch?

Should you ice your arm after pitching? If you have sharp pain in your arm after pitching, then yes – icing will help reduce pain, swelling and inflammation. However, if you do NOT have sharp pain, then ice only stands to reduce the amount of bloodflow to the pitching arm, which actually slows recovery.
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Should you do bands after pitching?

The purpose of band pull aparts during post-pitching arm care is to help restore movement back into the scapula after throwing.
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Does pitching build lactic acid?

The ATP/CP system (Phosphagen) is responsible for the act of pitching. This system does not require oxygen and is only needed for a few seconds for quick explosive movements. Pitching is a high intensity movement but it only lasts for about a second. Therefore, pitching does not create lactate buildup.
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Does lactic acid build up after pitching?

This means there is no lactic acid, hydrogen ions, or lactate build-up from pitching. With a sufficiently developed aerobic system, the body is able to handle metabolic byproducts.
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How long should arm be sore after pitching?

Oftentimes, pitchers will experience discomfort in their arm a day or two after throwing in a game. To assist with the pain, athletes can consult their athletic trainer or physician. Oftentimes ice or over-the-counter anti-inflammatories are the recommendation.
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How do you heal your arm after pitching?

Treatment & Care
  1. Rest from pitching or throwing for about 6 weeks.
  2. Ice the elbow or shoulder 3-4 times a day for 15-20 minutes at a time. ...
  3. Take anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen, as directed.
  4. Learn or practice throwing techniques that are less likely to cause injury.
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How far can MLB players long toss?

Long toss, as Jaeger teaches it, is somewhat controversial in pro baseball. A number of clubs limit their pitchers to throwing a maximum distance of 120-feet, insisting they only want to throw the ball on a line, not with a high-as-you-want-it arc, as Jaeger's students do.
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What is a good long toss distance?

In the low-80s is a good estimate. Check out the velocity chart in this article that uses physics data from one of the world's baseball physics experts, Dr. Alan Nathan. His calculator of fly ball distance is a great estimator, and it shows that somewhere between 77-82 is needed to throw approximately 300 feet.
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Does long toss make arms stronger?

Long toss promotes arm strength because the arm gains range of motion from distance. And learning how to translate this freedom into aggressiveness with the right intention promotes greater explosiveness and life on the ball. More freedom equals more explosiveness, and most importantly, safer explosiveness.
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Is it good to ice your arm after pitching?

When you throw, you damage the muscles involved just like you would when you lift weights—breaking down the muscle so it is stronger when it rebuilds and rejuvenates. Reducing inflammation is the primary purpose of icing your arm after pitching.
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