Integrating long toss into bullpens and inseason pitching in the previous article, we addressed the importance of the timing and format of an off season throwing program, and the need of establishing a rest 24 weeks and rebuild period approximately 4 weeks after a long sum mer. I have stated on this website that extreme long toss bad for pitchers and is. One of the things i love about long toss is its such an instinctive thing. After you order, you will get instant access to download the ebook onto your computer. Jbands exercises can be performed in both the comfort of your home as well as on the playing field. The jbands and long toss throwing program allow me to best condition my arm and pitch at my top speed. Two players get about 150200 feet apart and set their hats down in front of them. Coach caliendo talks to alan jaeger, the godfather of long toss.
Our three step approach toward arm development arm circles, jbands and long toss not only address the health of the arm, but also promote other major benefits, including. The interval throwing program itp is designed to gradually return motion, strength and confidence in the throwing arm after injury or surgery by slowly progressing through graduated throwing distances. The jaeger was built like a football player with wide shoulders and long legs, but the head, as with almost all jaegers, was oversized to give a more friendly childlike look so that people would warm up to them more. Again, if you are going to be a part of our player development program, get familiar with this. Extension catch out to 90feet with weighted ball and easy toss out to maximum allowed distance. Jbands exercises jbands and long toss throwing program. Welcome to the sixth annual southside memorial day tournament. Having coached both baseball and softball at the collegiate level, the jaeger band is one training tool that i have used in each sport.
The long toss debate has been getting more attention lately, and it seems like things. The jaeger sports arm strength and conditioning training program is designed, first and foremost, to keep athletes healthy. Bauer is an active user of twitter so i asked him when he started jaegers long toss program. All of those who bought into jaegers voodoo are trying to spin the news. Check out our training programs and our online shop where youll find all our products. Because there are so many variables in each case, its not usually a short answer. Offseason long toss program by alan jaeger for many years ive been asked a number of questions about when and how pitchers should train in the offseason to best prepare for their upcoming season. We also recommend the jaeger sports preworkout arm care routine that utilizes their jbands. Just surfing the web only a few days after the study was released the baseball forums went nuts over the case study.
Jaeger sports then created the dvd thrive on throwing 2, which takes players through jaeger sports signature jband and long toss throwing program, and the year round throwing manual, which is a guide to help players best navigate the four major periods or seasons off. Trevor bauer, who is now pitching for the indians, was the pitcher in jaegers unorthodox long toss videos from several years ago when he pitched for ucla. Interval throwing program for baseball players phase i. Alan jaeger of jaeger sportsand the most wellknown advocate of long tossexplains how to do long toss properly, including pulldowns, progressions and differences between 812 year olds and high schoolers. The key to a good throwing program is learning how to listen or follow your arm.
The role of this ebooka simple warmup and recovery routine. This will prepare players arms for the season strength wise and can add velocity at the same time. An important part of preparing for the season is a good long toss program. He told me when he was 12, which i took to mean after puberty kicked in for him. Arm strength and conditioning program alan jaeger alan jaeger is the founder of the jaeger baseball academy in woodland hills, ca and has worked with several high school and college players, as well as over 70 professional players, including major leaguers barry zito. The bird bookskuas and jaegers wikisource, the free.
You can use any type of resistance band for these but if you dont, i highly recommend the jbands. Jaeger sports jbands and long toss throwing program. This is a digital pdf ebook that you can view online or download. Ballistic training for pitchers driveline baseball. If you can reach your partner in the air, then you are too close and need to back up. Of those 72 programs that i received information back from see list below, 100% of them both encouraged the importance of a pitchers individuality and some form of distance throwing or long toss. Not throwing hard throw on an arc rather than on a line.
A long toss program is also an essential part of arm injury prevention. Thats because each pitcher has their own unique history. The ballistic training methods for pitchers ebook was written to pick up where most of these sample programs left off. Arm strengtharm care baseball instructor alan jaeger explains the principles of the jaeger sports longtoss throwing program. February 2009 by alan jaeger 2 maintenance program throughout the year, is that they have less of a need to have a significant rest or conditioning. The itp is initiated upon clearance by the athletes physician to resume. Monica abbott pitcher, chicago bandits, 2007 usa player of the year, 2008 usa olympic team. As you will see, our throwing philosophy build up, progression, workload, maintenance, long toss, rest periods, etc and arm care program arm circlesband work form the foundation of this year. However, there are certain ways that a player can play long toss, some of which are more beneficial than regular long toss. As always, the key is developing a program based on your role, starter or reliever, and most recent workload. Our offseason throwing program is based predominately on 46 weeks of arm care exercises surgical tubing and long toss.
Duke incorporates throwing program in fall training duke. The value of long toss with alan jaeger by rob tong june 29, 2016 2 comments alan jaeger, the most wellknown advocate of long toss, discusses the value of long toss and proper arm conditioning. Jaeger bands long toss pitching long toss alan jaeger. Throwing programs of elite pitchers collegiate baseball. Throwing programs for baseball watch jaeger sports long. Research on why extreme long toss bad for your arm. Best speed baseball academy is happy to have you be a part of this groundbreaking tournament for your players, coaches and parents to take part in. The jaeger sports long toss routine consists of two parts. We are known for specializing in arm health, arm strength, adding velocity for the arm, as well as mental training for baseball and softball players. Read trick knife throwing classics how to throw knives the art of knife throwing pdf online. The jaeger year round throwing manual is designed to give players, parents, and.
Gradually back up to the long toss distance where you cannot reach your partner in the air. Using a 9ounce or 11ounce ball, play light extension toss with a specific external or internal focus i. Long toss and weighted balls foundation for orthopaedic. Making the case for long toss in a throwing program. The jaeger sports arm strength and conditioning training and throwing programs are designed, first and foremost, to keep athletes healthy. The foundation of our physical training at jaeger sports is arm strength and conditioning. Again, it is crucial for pitchers to stay off the mound during this period. Texas baseball ranch baseball and pitching programs by. Inseason throwing is just as important as throwing in the offseason. The jaeger sports throwing program is broken down into three parts. Jaeger sports yearround throwing man ual gives great, actionable advice on how to periodize long toss between offsea. Longtoss throwing program by alan jaeger dirtdog baseball. This page will cover our three core principles totraining.
Our year round throwing manual is designed to give players, coaches and parents a plan of action to not only find out how to best optimize the health, strength, endurance and recovery period of the arm, but to gain insight into how to best navigate the four major seasons or periods throughout the year off season, in season, summer months, rest periods. Book information and disclaimers v who should do this program. Simulated long toss indoors possibly necessary extension. The arm circles are designed to prepare the arm and body. Jaeger sports baseball long toss throwing program condensed. When alan jaeger says he wants athletes to listen to their arm, it really sounds a lot like autoregulated training.
Alan jaeger, the most wellknown long toss advocate, describes how to do. This is the jaeger sports approach toward how to long toss correctly, and how to develop arm health, arm strength, arm endurance and. The jaeger year round throwing manual is designed to give players, parents, and coaches a plan of action to not only optimize health, strength, endurance and recovery of the arm, but to gain insight into how to best navigate the four major seasons or periods throughout the year off season, in season, summer months, rest periods. It is an essential workout for any baseball player whose goal is to have a long and healthy career. So, you can understand why i got excited when my good buddy, alan jaeger a man who has devoted a big chunk of his life to getting long toss accepted in the baseball community was featured in this article at. Jaeger, a coach who trained the likes of barry zito, dan haren and other professional players, operates under the belief that long tossing, if done correctly, helps pitchers build up their arm. We will also answer the basic questions of several other related topics as well as dive into the most intricate details of our training programs. He also addresses long toss detractors, plus much more this is part 2 of a twopart series with alan. The jaeger sports throwing program is designed to optimize arm health, add throwing velocity and arm strength for baseball, and also increase endurance throughout implementation. Our year round throwing manual is designed to give players, coaches and parents a plan of action to not only find out how to best optimize the health, strength, endurance and recovery period of the arm, but to gain insight into how to best navigate the four major seasons or periods throughout the years. How is long toss included in your throwing program. The ebook format is pdf, which can be viewed on mac or pc. Asmi vs alan jaeger in long toss study increase pitching. Long toss, when done properly, can be one of the best baseball drills a player can do.
Keys to an inseason throwing program elite baseball. So when were talking about long toss, what are we actually talking about. Endurance, strength, recovery period and mindbody awareness. These jbands stretches are crucial for injury prevention, endurance, recovery period and increased velocity. In season arm conditioning and maintenance throwing program.
The crossover long toss program employs a workload based approach that relies on a balance between arm strength and arm health. You can also see why this study will have a tremendous impact on alan jaegers long toss program to the stars. Building a strong foundation in the preseason is essential. The longtailed jaeger is, according to length, longtailed jseger the largest of the jaegers, being 21 in. Jaeger long toss program designed as a warm up to stretch out the arm. Jaeger sports baseball throwing program 360 translates into. How to throw knives the art of knife throwing free. Jaeger, i am sure you have an answer on why extreme long toss bad. Jaeger, 43, is a southern californiabased pitching coach and motivational specialist who, along with his business partner, former.
Arm strength and conditioning program alan jaeger alan jaeger is the founder of the jaeger baseball academy in woodland hills, ca and has worked with several high school and college players, as well as over 70 professional. The solutions and the answers provided helps you to solve your athletes biggest constraints, and therefore taking you to the next level with support from the rich resources of 125 video based training available to athletes as a member of the texas baseball ranch membership program its free for your athletes to join, and there is a private coaches only area for you. As you will see below, i have broken down our throwing program into 3 phases. Circles, jbands and long toss not only address the health of the arm, but also. Year round throwing manual this year round throwing manual is designed to give players, coaches and parents a plan of action to not only optimize the health, strength, endurance and recovery. Jaeger mental game manual getting focused, staying. Long toss is coming back, and now i dont have to be the only one saying it. Jaeger has consulted with the rangers, angels, indians, astros and marlins, and a number of prominent college programs follow the principles of his long toss program, including vanderbilt, ucla, oregon state, tcu, cal state fullerton, mississippi. They are essential for players whose goal is to add arm strength, arm health and velocity. Our jaeger sports resource page is designed to answer our most frequently asked questions over the past three decades. Long toss is a systematic throwing routine that is designed to provide the arm with maximum health, strength, endurance, accuracy and recovery period. A proper inseason throwing program must build in both rest and recovery days, as well as long toss and pull down days.
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