Throwing Program for Catchers, Infielders, and
Outfielders
Jobe and Schwab
General:
Repeat each step 3 times.
All throws should have an arc
The maximum distance thrown by infielders and catchers is 120 feet.
The maximum distance thrown by outfielders is 200 feet.
Step 1
Toss the ball with no wind-up.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and face the player throwing toward.
Concentrate on rotating and staying on top of the ball.
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Number of Throws
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Distance (feet)
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5
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20 (warm-up)
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10
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30
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5
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20 (cool-down)
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Step 2
Stand sideways to the person throwing toward.
Keep feet shoulder-width apart.
Close up and pivot onto back foot when throwing.
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Number of Throws
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Distance (feet)
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5
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30 (warm-up)
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5
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40
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10
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50
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5
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30 (cool-down)
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Step 3
Repeat the position in step 2.
Step toward the target with front leg and follow through with back leg.
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Number of Throws
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Distance (feet)
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5
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50 (warm-up)
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5
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60
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10
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70
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5
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50 (cool-down)
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Step 4
Assume the pitchers stance.
Lift and stride with lead leg.
Follow through with back leg.
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Number of Throws
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Distance (feet)
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5
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60 (warm-up)
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5
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70
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10
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80
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5
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60 (cool-down)
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Step 5
Outfielders: Lead with glove-side foot forward. Take
one step, crow hop, and throw the ball.
Infielders: Lead with glove-side foot forward. Take a shuffle step and
throw the ball.
Throw the last 5 throws in a straight line.
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Number of Throws
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Distance (feet)
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5
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70 (warm-up)
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5
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90
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10
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100
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5
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80 (cool-down)
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Step 6
Repeat the throwing technique in Step 5.
Assume playing position
Infielders and catchers do not throw more than 120 feet.
Outfielders do not throw more than 150 feet (mid-outfield).
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Distance (feet)
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Number of Throws
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Infielders/Catchers
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Outfielders
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5
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80 (warm-up)
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80 (warm-up))
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5
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80 to 90
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90 to 100
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5
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90 to 100
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110 to 125
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5
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110 to 120
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130 to 150
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5
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80 (cool-down)
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80 (cool-down)
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Step 7
Assume playing position.
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Distance (feet)
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Number of Throws
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Infielders/Catchers
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Outfielders
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5
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80 (warm-up)
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80 (warm-up))
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5
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80 to 90
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110 to 130
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5
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90 to 100
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150 to 175
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5
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110 to 120
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180 to 200
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5
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80 (cool-down)
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90 (cool-down)
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Step 8
Repeat Step 7.
Use a Fungo bat to hit to infielders and outfielders while in their normal
playing positions.
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