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PRE-SEASON
PREPARATION |
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is a program intended to prepare you for the upcoming season. |
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is for uninjured players to develop arm strength, and should be |
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in conjunction with a rotator cuff exercise program and general |
| condition. The importance of aerobic fitness for
pitchers can not |
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over-stressed. Pitching is a very
intense aerobic activity, and |
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pitcher's effectiveness will be higher if he is fit. Our major |
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pitchers will often have a sustained heart rate over 130-145 |
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an inning, so conditioning is key. |
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TIME |
DISTANCE |
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W |
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5 min |
60 Feet |
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E |
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5 min |
60 Feet |
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E |
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8 min |
60 Feet |
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K |
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8 min |
60 Feet |
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1 |
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OFF |
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W |
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10min |
60 Feet |
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E |
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10min |
60 Feet |
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E |
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12min |
60 Feet |
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K |
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12min |
60 Feet |
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2 |
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OFF |
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W |
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10min |
60 Feet |
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E |
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10min |
lOOFeet |
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E |
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OFF |
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K |
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10min |
60 Feet |
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3 |
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10min |
lOOFeet |
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W |
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12min |
60 Feet |
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E |
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12min |
100 Feet |
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E |
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OFF |
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K |
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12min |
6OFeet |
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4 |
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12min |
100 Feet |
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W |
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10min |
6OFeet |
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E |
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10min |
l2OFeet |
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OFF |
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K |
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10min |
60 Feet |
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5 |
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10min |
120 Feet |
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W |
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12min |
60 Feet |
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E |
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12min |
l2OFeet |
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OFF |
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K |
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12min |
60 Feet |
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6 |
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12min |
l2OFeet |
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