Long Toss

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why didn't you say this the first time?

I did

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Unless you're using long toss to build up your intensity before you go onto the mound (and keep it to less than 180 feet, I'll tell ya why in a sec), it's a waste of time.

All the other typing was to back up said statements, as I just didn't want you people to take my word for it.

Excellent article on long toss in the recent issue of Collegiate Baseball by Alan Jaeger. If you have access to it, I would recommend taking a look. Some great information.

I long toss 5 days a week, my team is supposed to go out 200+ feet. I think most injuries come from guys who dont realize that there is nothing wrong with 1 hopping it to your partner. They think that they have to get it there on the fly and start doing weird stuff with there arms, causing arm injuries. When i first started long toss i was one-hopping it to my partner at like 100 feet, but now my arm is stronger because i didnt start doing weird stuff with my arm and just threw the ball like i was supposed to. and now i can get out to 150+ without 1-hopping it.