![]() ![]() ![]() Finish with 10 walk-into-pitches (start behind zero mark, take two steps, then stride from zero mark). Next pitch 10 full motion regular pitches. Pitch 10 stationary fastballs (feet positioned on power line and no foot movement). The pitcher should arc the pitch high into the air with proper mechanics. A catcher is not needed for this drill, however, a partner is helpful to call out distances. Lay a 200-ft measuring tape on ground and have the pitcher stand at the 0 ft mark. Long Toss Drill ( #1 speed builder) Long Toss Version 1 : The pitcher should engage her legs by bending her knees and lowering her pitching arm straight down, then launch the ball straight over her head as high as possible keeping the elbow extended, and using finger tips to spin the ball correctly. ![]() Prior to start of long distance pitching, the pitcher should do 10-20 High Toss Releases to herself using a Spin Right Spinner and/or 14inch ball to help get the correct release point necessary for throwing maximum distance. The pitcher should have had a good warm-up before beginning distance pitching. Check out the amazing speeds of some of our students in our speed club! Begin with High Toss We’ve had great success building pitchers’ speed using long toss. The distance she throws is also directly correlated to her speed as you’ll see in the explanation below. Long toss forces a pitcher to throw the ball as far as she can, while simultaneously using all her strength. Long toss distance pitching is one of the best ways to improve a pitcher’s speed. ![]()
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