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Long toss will actually NOT help with velocity and stamina, as the neuromuscular patterns are different from pitching, thus the brain recognizes it as two different activities.

What that is saying is that the two simply do not transfer over.

To get better at pitching you have to pitch at game intensity, perferably in blocked sets, as it makes no sense to throw a 60, 80, 100 pitch bullpen in 10 minutes.

So how often should he pitch?

Twice a week would be nice (excluding game).
Get him to throw the amount of pitches he's required to in a game.
Thus, if they expect him to throw 100 pitches, he better be throwing 100 pitches in a bullpen.
Not flat ground or anything, as that is more stressful than mound, and it won't transfer over to the mound because the mechanics are different.
Last edited by XFactor
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