Hi Guys.
I was wondering wat type of longtoss program a catcher should be doing??
Thanks,
Sean
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Same one as pitchers. Go to www.jaegersports.com and also check out Utube.
BOF is right..check out the Jaeger site.
Catchers often face the problem of keeping their arms stretched out and long toss helps. I always stressed that the throws on the way back in (after reaching max distance)must be on a line with little or no arc. Catchers can also work on their mechanics at the same time as they work back in.
My son is much better throwing in a game if he has the chance to long toss when warming up for a game. Both in velocity and location. In HS sometimes it has been a challenge (don't ask me why) getting the time to really throw prior to a game. Doing some of the stretches that catchers need also can present a problem, particularly at the away games. My advice to my son was to find a teammate that liked doing long toss and always warm up with that same player (some kids don't like warming up even in HS; again don't ask me why as it makes no sense).
Check out the Jaeger site and good luck.
Catchers often face the problem of keeping their arms stretched out and long toss helps. I always stressed that the throws on the way back in (after reaching max distance)must be on a line with little or no arc. Catchers can also work on their mechanics at the same time as they work back in.
My son is much better throwing in a game if he has the chance to long toss when warming up for a game. Both in velocity and location. In HS sometimes it has been a challenge (don't ask me why) getting the time to really throw prior to a game. Doing some of the stretches that catchers need also can present a problem, particularly at the away games. My advice to my son was to find a teammate that liked doing long toss and always warm up with that same player (some kids don't like warming up even in HS; again don't ask me why as it makes no sense).
Check out the Jaeger site and good luck.
We conduct specific Arm Strength programs throwing long like the Jaeger videos show. We contacted Jaeger multiple times to discuss their programs, but they never got back to us. The concept of throwing long and arm care are pretty logical when you research it. Arm strength is huge for all positions on the field.
You also need to consider lower body and core strength when looking at arm strength and velocity. Proper mechanics will draw from these areas and you really need to put your time in with the weights and med balls. Your arm strength alone can plateau and you won't achieve your max velocity without developing your full body.
You also need to consider lower body and core strength when looking at arm strength and velocity. Proper mechanics will draw from these areas and you really need to put your time in with the weights and med balls. Your arm strength alone can plateau and you won't achieve your max velocity without developing your full body.