During subsequent weeks (if there are no setbacks), the pitcher will add 10 pitches per week to this max pitch count limit until he has reached the Pitch Smart recommended limit for his age. In this case, we recommend that a 17 yr old pitcher, who has built a strong foundation in the pre-season, set their max pitch count at 70 pitches for the first outing of the season. In our opinion, throwing 105 pitches during the first outing of the year is too much – even for a well conditioned pitcher and could have negative long term effects. For example, the Pitch Smart recommended max pitch count for a 17 yr old pitcher is 105 pitches. We recommend that players who complete the 10 week pre-season throwing program set their max pitch count for the first outing of the season at 70% of the Pitch Smart recommended limit based on the age of the player. Your foundation should be the basis for your pitch count limits during the first month of the season. Once the season begins, follow the in-season throwing blueprint. Just understand that you will need to reduce your max pitch limits until your arm is properly conditioned. If the season begins in less than 10 weeks, start on day one and complete as many days as possible prior to the season starting.
This foundation is the most important element of the Pre-Season Throwing Blueprint. Find out the date of what you consider the in-season and work backwards to find out when you need to begin the throwing program.ĭuring the Pre-Season is when you develop your foundation by preparing your arm for the day to day stresses it will endure throughout the season. There is a calendar to map out your pre-season training. The pre-season training starts 10 weeks prior to the start of the season.
#Crossover symmetry baseball professional
If you are a professional pitcher vying for a spot on a big league team, you might want to consider the first day of spring training as the start of your season.Īdditionally, if you are a high school player and you know that your coach is not going to adequately prepare you for the start of the season, we would recommend that you consider the first day of spring practice as in-season. What you may consider the start of the season may vary depending upon your personal circumstance. The pre-season is simply the period before the start of the season.
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