What is long toss, and how do players build up to it?
Long toss is playing catch while the two players move apart a little at a time, inside a regular throwing routine, to build the arm up. The videos show Jaeger Sports’ throwing program and a major-league pitcher’s long-toss tips.
What it looks like: An arm that is not built up before the season, or hard throws with no warm-up.
3 videos
Jaeger Sports Baseball Long Toss Throwing Program -- Condensed Billy Wagner's Tips for Baseball Long Toss Program 1. Jaeger Sports Throwing Program Intro
Where these videos come from
- Alan Jaeger: Alan Jaeger of Jaeger Sports, known for long toss and the J-Bands arm-care routine.
- Pro Baseball Insider: Doug Bernier, a former major-league infielder.
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