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Throw alot. That might sound simple, but that is the bulk of what is nesseccary to gaining velocity. For me, my arm-strength (and therefore velocity) increases much more during football season than during any other time of year, so obviously cross-training works. Obviously, weight training and overall conditioning are two other major factors, but you said you wanted a quick velocity gain, and I think throwing (long toss, off the mound, just fun catch w/ friends, football, whatever you enjoy enough that you will want to spend your entire day doing it) is really the only way to do it.
Sorry for such a lengthy post.
Good Luck.

Andrew offers good advice but don't throw too much. If you're still growing (I assume you are)you could hurt your arm by throwing a bunch. How are your Mechanics? Do you work on them? What about Conditioning? If you are looking for an easy way to gain velocity in 2 months it's not going to happen. I would work on mechanics, making sure you have good timing, and pitch off a mound.

ive watched many videos on mechanics and have been tould by many coachs mine are very good...so i dont think its that but thanks for the input

theres always ways on improving mechanics

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I am a 14 year old righty pitcher about 5 10' 170...i throw 70-75 mph constant ive hit 80 before. But id like to know if anyone had some tips on how i could put 3-5 mph on my fastball in about 2 months.. thanks

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I have a small beef.....It is a shame that the parents and youth have such a facination w/ velocity.....I understand too well that velocity is important, however I think it is stressed way too much by peers, parents, youth coaches etc...

While radar guns are an excellent way to judge one tool, they certainly do not get hitters out, pitchers do. I just wish the importance of command and pitchability were stressed more often.....
I would love to see more questions from youth players like situational pitching questions (why to throw what and when)....There are just so many more things to discuss other than velocity and mechanics.....I'll get off of the box now....

Velocity alone won't win games, just ask Josh Beckett that. But velocity will help you get noticed. If you throw 80 mph out of high school with a good curve, change, and good command you will have a lot harder time playing in college than a kid who throws 90 with a below average curve and no change with decent command. A kid from my conference is playing at Boston College and he only pitched a couple of innings in high school. He threw hard, upper 80's, but he's struggling in college because he's always got by throwing hard. If you come out of high school throwing hard, with movement, the ability to change speeds, and command then you have something going for you. Velocity is important, but don't neglect the other parts of your game.

Guys, we seem to have the same discussion going on in two threads at the same time ... see "key to velocity" thread.

thanks and i understand why u guys dont think velocity is key..with all do respect though, my question was how to raise a couple mph

im 15 and i throw in the 60's and ive been striking alot of batters out and my velocity isnt very high