Besides keeping pitchers sharp and maintaining arm strength, bullpen workouts provide a great opportunity for players to work pitch location as well as learn and understand the concept of making release-point adjustments.
Equipment
Catcher's Gear
Baseballs (3 - 4)
Pitcher's Mound
Description
Depending on when or how often a player throws during any given week should determine his/her bullpen workouts.
Format:
10 Fastballs
16 Fastball, Changeup
16 Fastball, Slider / Curve
2 Hitters
For each set above, allow to work from the set position for the first half, then work the last half from the wind-up.
Also check out examples of Daily Fall Programs for collegiate-level pitchers:
Pitcher's Daily Fall Program: Example 1
Pitcher's Daily Fall Program Example 2
Tips
Locating pitches simply means throwing the ball to a specific target. Many pitchers assume that location pertains only to the fastball. Coaches should stress to their players that all pitches, including off-speed, should be located.
Throw "flat-ground" bullpens (no mound)
Modify the distance between the catcher and pitcher (move the catcher in front of the plate if he/she is experiencing control problems).
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