Warmup Drill: Pre-Game Routine Guide for Baseball Pitchers (Baseball)

Pitcher-specific pre-game routine including mental prep, physical warmup, arm care, and bullpen session. Consistent routine leads to consistent performance.

How to Run This Drill

  1. Start with mental preparation: visualize game situations and successful outcomes.
  2. Progress through dynamic full-body movements focusing on lower body and core activation.
  3. Perform arm care routine with bands and specific shoulder exercises.
  4. Begin throwing progression at 30 feet with focus on mechanics and feel.
  5. Gradually increase distance while monitoring arm sensation and ball movement.
  6. Include breaking pitches at appropriate distances as arm warms up.
  7. Complete bullpen session if scheduled. Finish with final mental preparation.
  8. Maintain consistent timing so your body knows when to peak for the first pitch.

Coaching Points

  • Mental prep comes first
  • Lower body and core activation
  • Arm care with bands before throwing
  • Throwing starts at 30 feet
  • Include breaking balls as arm warms
  • Consistent routine = consistent results

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At a Glance

Categories
WarmupPitching
Focus Areas
Dynamic Warm-Ups
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+
Players
1-5 players
Difficulty
intermediate

Equipment Needed

Franklin Sports Official Size Baseball, 9", 1 PackBaseballsJaeger J-Bands Resistance Bands for Baseball & Softball PitchersResistance BandsWindkream Softball/Baseball Microfiber Towel with Loop Closure, 5-PackTowel

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