I am going into my Jr. year and throw 73-75 MPH. I am looking for ways to get my fastball velocity into the 80's ASAP. Does anyone have any specific programs that they have had experience with that worked. I know velocity isn't everything but I do know it helps get you noticed.

I've heard about the Jaeger Sports throwing program. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks in advance.

Try Coach Wolforth's COMBAT PITCHER PROGRAM. Go to:

http://www.pitchingcentral.com/

For equipment, try Oates Specialties. Go to:

http://oatesspecialties.com/

As with any other program, it boils down to how much YOU put into it. Do the drills religiously and as explained in the video, and you will increase velocity by as much as 10 mph per year. More importantly, the program will build you into a better athlete all-around.

Do not hesitate to contact Mr. Oates to discuss your product needs or Coach Wolforth to check out details or with questions before ordering. They are both very open and willing to help you out.

I will add to this that the Jaeger people have a couple of videos posted on YouTube (search Jaeger long toss) that give some of the basics of their program. It makes sense. My son is integrating their approach to long-toss into his work, and it seems to be helping.

I would also suggest checking out the National Pitching Assoc (www.nationalpitching.net). They published an authoritative study on velocity and velocity development, and their Fastball Fitness book has a lot of good exercises and programs targeted at building velocity and overall arm strength. These have been working for my son.

I just spoke with Jamie Evans (Salisbury, MD) last week; and he is now a co-Owner of the NPA here in the East. You may want to contact him for testing, assessment and coaching. You will find his info on the NPA site.

My guy is a young 2011, and he has gone from sitting on 65-67 in March of 2008 to 78-80 in June 2009. He is targeting 85 for Spring 2010 with the help of the NPA Fastball Fitness and Jaeger Long Toss.

Best of luck to you. But remember ... the velocity must be built on a strong foundation for arm health.

There is no magic bullet to velocity. You have received great advice so far. You don't mention your size and it also makes a huge difference once you hit your growth spurt.

In general velocity comes from.

1. Strength and conditioning. Hit the weight room. Stretch, pylometrics.

2. Long Toss. Go to www.jaegersports.com and order the "thrive on throwing" CD and a set of Jbands. Long Toss at least three times per week this fall.

3. Mechanics. Get a good coach who can help you.

4. Genetics. You either have the velocity gene or you don't.

I am 6'3" and 190...is the Jaeger Sports "Thrive on Throwing" DVD worth the money? Does it go through the specifics of everything or do the YouTube videos pretty much sum it up? Thanks

and one more thing.... kids have to hit puberty. Unfortunately the late bloomers get kicked in the seat of the pants.

Just growing and adding muscle adds velocity. Son (16 this summer) long tosses, works out at the "Y" and did band work. (needs new, thanks for the link) His velo went up 79 to 86 in 9 months. He has worked with a coach to keep his mechanics in good order, but the coach does not even try to take a bit of credit for speed increase.

send me an e-mail rutina1dia@hotmail.com ill help you out i have a routine that really increases velocity i went from 79 to 87 in 4 months

I would try Pitching 365. It is a year long pitching program where you can track your workouts and accomplishments.

I am a current professional pitcher and I began putting this program together for myself to follow. Then I though why shouldn't everyone be able to have this information.

So that's what I did. Made it available to you and others like you who want to increase velocity or work on some other form of their pitching game.

You can check out more of the program at Pitching 365

If you are interested in more free pitching tips then you can check this site out Free Baseball Tips, Drills, Videos

I hope this helps! Good Luck!

just get movement and develop and change and you ca get away with 75. If its 73-75 straight and up you will get killed but add a 2 seam that really moves not that tails an inch im talking like 4 or 5 inches and you will be good or add a cutter. I throw 75-78 am a lefty but my ball tails a butt load and i am going to pitch in college next year and have before its all about movement and location.

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Originally posted by BOF:
There is no magic bullet to velocity. You have received great advice so far. You don't mention your size and it also makes a huge difference once you hit your growth spurt.

In general velocity comes from.

1. Strength and conditioning. Hit the weight room. Stretch, pylometrics.

2. Long Toss. Go to www.jaegersports.com and order the "thrive on throwing" CD and a set of Jbands. Long Toss at least three times per week this fall.

3. Mechanics. Get a good coach who can help you.

4. Genetics. You either have the velocity gene or you don't.

BOF, agree with everything except size making a HUGE difference. But you probably know why I disagree with that.

Nice to see you back BUM.

I did not post "size", I said "genetics". Look at the kid from the Braves...don't recall his name now. Looks like a JV HS player and throws in the 90's.

BOF,
Oops, you did mention size and while you didn't directly say that size = velocity, you implied it.

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You don't mention your size and it also makes a huge difference once you hit your growth spurt.

Gotcha.

I realize that your were really referring to the importance of physical maturity when you mentioned the growth spurt.

BTW, height does help in general but no amount of height can make up for lack of arm speed and arm speed is the real key to velocity.

I'd guess my son wouldn't mind being a couple inches shorter if it meant having another 5 mph of velocity.

BOG, I think you're talking about Chris Medlin. He's like 5'10" and sighs 190. At least that's what the Braves list him as.

CADad, I think you're right about arm speed. My son is pretty small at around 5'9", 150 lbs. And topped out at 86 mph this summer before his Sophmore year. I think it is about arm speed as well as using your legs and whole body in unison to throw. Can't be all about size as I have seen plenty of guys. Way bigger than him that can't match his velocity. Still wouldn't mind seeing him grow a few inches soon though.

OK you are right CAdad but you got my mean'n.

bbman, that is the guy... and if he is 5'10" then I am 6'2"...give me a break. I would put money on it that he is 5'8". He does bring it however. I was watching a Braves game and the announcer said that he could walk onto any HS field in the country and no one would not think he is a HS Sr.

It is interesting to see the different path's pitchers take and there. MDdon could be throwing 85 next year depending on where he is in his growth cycle....and just because he is short or tall it really may not matter.

Many people think BOF Jr should be throwing harder just because of his height, however he has not grown into his frame yet and consequently is not taking avantage of the leverage just yet and has some serious power leakage.

The thing that is important is to get the "intent" to throw hard. I think this is one of the things that Long Toss develops. The ability to get immediate feedback on how hard you are throwing just by seeing the distance.

Anyway MDdon keep us informed on how things are going, and keep working hard!

BOF, I'm in Denver right now.. saw Lincecum pitch against the Rockies.. think they have him rostered at 6'0". If he's 6'0, I'm 6'5". Don't you love it?

He's listed as 5'11". So apparently you're only 6'4".

We at 3P Sports are happy to help you. We have proven success with pitchers of all ages right up to the Pros. We just worked with Scott Kazmir and his velocity is up 3-5 MPH.

An article in the NY Times highlights pitching injuries within the NY Yankee organization. It is about time EVERY serious pitcher gets their delivery scientifically tested for risk of injury. The biomechanical analysis gives you information you cannot get anywhere. It also shows how you can improve velocity and command. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09...ia%20brackman&st=cse

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Originally posted by Steve-3P Sports:
We at 3P Sports are happy to help you. We have proven success with pitchers of all ages right up to the Pros. We just worked with Scott Kazmir and his velocity is up 3-5 MPH.

Really?

So he's throwing close to 100mph now?

Strength + power = velocity - Want to know Mariano Rivera's training approach... click here and watch https://3psports.com/videos/mangold-on-rivera/