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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.

Number of Throws
Distance (feet)
5
20 (warm-up)
10
30
5
20 (cool-down)



Step 2

Stand sideways to the person throwing toward.
Keep feet shoulder-width apart.
Close up and pivot onto back foot when throwing.

Number of Throws
Distance (feet)
5
30 (warm-up)
5
40
10
50
5
30 (cool-down)



Step 3

Repeat the position in step 2.
Step toward the target with front leg and follow through with back leg.

Number of Throws
Distance (feet)
5
50 (warm-up)
5
60
10
70
5
50 (cool-down)



Step 4

Assume the pitchers stance.
Lift and stride with lead leg.
Follow through with back leg.

Number of Throws
Distance (feet)
5
60 (warm-up)
5
70
10
80
5
60 (cool-down)



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.

Number of Throws
Distance (feet)
5
70 (warm-up)
5
90
10
100
5
80 (cool-down)



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).

 
Distance (feet)
 
Number of Throws
Infielders/Catchers
Outfielders
5
80 (warm-up)
80 (warm-up))
5
80 to 90
90 to 100
5
90 to 100
110 to 125
5
110 to 120
130 to 150
5
80 (cool-down)
80 (cool-down)




Step 7

Assume playing position.

 
Distance (feet)
 
Number of Throws
Infielders/Catchers
Outfielders
5
80 (warm-up)
80 (warm-up))
5
80 to 90
110 to 130
5
90 to 100
150 to 175
5
110 to 120
180 to 200
5
80 (cool-down)
90 (cool-down)

 

Step 8
Repeat Step 7.
Use a Fungo bat to hit to infielders and outfielders while in their normal playing positions.